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Overview |
Anderson University | WVU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Anderson University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Anderson University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | WVU | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or WVU?
- Anderson University is 253.3% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Anderson University than West Virginia University ($33,070.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Anderson University ($12,202 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 1.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($11,420 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 127.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($26,629 vs. $11,685)
Anderson University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 28 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or WVU? 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 WVU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than West Virginia University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,400)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/