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Overview |
Anderson University | AQ | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,265 students)
Anderson University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at AQ than Anderson University ($36,480.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Anderson University ($18,605 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 8% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,572 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Anderson University ($30,049 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 40 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or AQ? 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 AQ and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Aquinas College (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $400 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/