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Overview |
Anderson University | Southwestern College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Winfield, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #453 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | sckans.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Southwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $27,003 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $26,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Southwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,240 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 900/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Anderson University | Southwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Southwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Southwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Anderson University | Southwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Southwestern College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,174 students)
Anderson University vs. Southwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Southwestern College?
- Southwestern College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Southwestern College than Anderson University ($36,500.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Southwestern College ($21,459 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 21.7% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,380 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Southwestern College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Southwestern College ($26,629 vs. $26,047)
Anderson University vs. Southwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Southwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 51 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- Southwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Southwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Southwestern College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southwestern College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Southwestern College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $40,400)
- Southwestern College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/