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Overview |
Anderson University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or ETSU?
- Anderson University is 328.3% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.8% higher at Anderson University than East Tennessee State University ($33,070.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Anderson University ($14,350 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 18.8% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,613 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 204.7% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($26,629 vs. $8,739)
Anderson University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 18 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than East Tennessee State University (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $400 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/