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Overview |
Anderson University | BC | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Anderson University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at BC than Anderson University ($38,800.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Anderson University ($19,332 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 21.1% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,420 vs. $13,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 28.2% larger than aid received Anderson University ($34,142 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 16 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or BC? 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 BC and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Bridgewater College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,400)
- Bridgewater College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/