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Overview |
Anderson University | SC | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Sterling, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | sterling.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | SC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $28,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $28,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $22,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $19,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | SC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,959 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,197 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 61.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 938/1123 | ||
| 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 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Anderson University | SC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | SC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | SC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | SC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | SC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 706 students)
Anderson University vs. SC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or SC?
- Anderson University is 16% more expensive to attend than SC for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Anderson University than Sterling College ($33,070.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than SC ($21,459 vs. $22,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 22.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,336 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Sterling College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 35% larger than aid received Sterling College ($26,629 vs. $19,729)
Anderson University vs. SC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or SC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SC or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 60 points higher than at SC (990)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SC (22)
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- SC has a higher acceptance rate (61.1%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. SC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or SC? 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 SC and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Sterling College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $3,000 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,400)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $2,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($24,663 vs. $27,000)
- SC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/