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Overview |
Anderson University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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
- Waynesburg University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Waynesburg College?
- Anderson University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Anderson University than Waynesburg University ($33,070.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Waynesburg College ($21,459 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 6.1% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($11,420 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 52.5% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($26,629 vs. $17,464)
Anderson University vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 31 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Waynesburg University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,400)
- Waynesburg University and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Waynesburg University and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/