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Overview |
Talladega College | AU | ||
| Location | Talladega, AL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 903 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | talladega.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Talladega College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,130 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,130 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,934 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Talladega College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Talladega College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Talladega College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,822 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $298 | $277 |
Diversity |
Talladega College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Talladega College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Talladega College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Talladega College based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 903 students)
Talladega College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Talladega College or AU?
- Anderson University is 154.4% more expensive to attend than Talladega College for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.4% higher at AU than Talladega College ($30,860.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Talladega College than AU ($12,360 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Talladega College are 25.7% lower than costs at Anderson University ($8,934 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Talladega College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 142.1% larger than aid received Talladega College ($24,409 vs. $10,082)
Which college is harder to get into, Talladega College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Talladega College .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 1.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Talladega College (2.4)
Talladega College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Talladega College or AU? 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 AU and Talladega College.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Talladega College (48% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Talladega College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $26,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $1,960 lower median federal student loan debt than Talladega College graduates. ($26,862 vs. $28,822)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Talladega College graduates. ($277 vs. $298)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Talladega College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/