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Overview |
Anderson University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Anderson University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Anderson University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or WVSU?
- Anderson University is 307.2% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.5% higher at Anderson University than West Virginia State University ($33,070.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Anderson University ($11,684 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 7% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,420 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 180.8% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($26,629 vs. $9,482)
Anderson University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 123 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than West Virginia State University (63% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $7,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/