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Overview |
Anderson University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Anderson University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Stritch | ||
| 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
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Stritch than Anderson University ($34,744.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Anderson University ($20,002 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 28.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($8,900 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Anderson University ($28,670 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 22 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $40,400)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/