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Overview |
Anderson University | BSU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 20,440 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #515 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,590 | $8,688 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,590 | $26,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $12,064 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,914 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,121 | $13,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Anderson University | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,661 | 28,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,024 | 20,525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 71.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1080/1250 | ||
| 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 | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (20,440 students vs. 1,255 students)
Anderson University vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or BSU?
- Anderson University is 298.1% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($34,590.00 vs. $8,688.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Anderson University than Ball State University ($34,590.00 vs. $26,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Anderson University ($13,017 vs. $21,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 1.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($12,064 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Ball State University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 107.9% larger than aid received Ball State University ($27,121 vs. $13,046)
Anderson University vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 20 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (71.6%) than Anderson University (53.4%)
Anderson University vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or BSU? 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 BSU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Ball State University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,400)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/