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Overview |
Anderson University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 5,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #611 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | uindy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $33,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $33,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $22,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $26,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 7,514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 960/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Indianapolis is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. University of Indianapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or University of Indianapolis?
- University of Indianapolis is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at University of Indianapolis than Anderson University ($33,252.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than University of Indianapolis ($21,459 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($11,420 vs. $11,828)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as University of Indianapolis (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 1.2% larger than aid received Anderson University ($26,961 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. University of Indianapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or University of Indianapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Indianapolis or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 20 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Indianapolis (23)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. University of Indianapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or University of Indianapolis? 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 University of Indianapolis and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than University of Indianapolis (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $3,400 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $40,400)
- University of Indianapolis and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Indianapolis and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/