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Overview |
Anderson University | Eastern | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 15,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,590 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,590 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,914 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,121 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,661 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 3,024 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Anderson University | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,255 students)
Anderson University vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Eastern?
- Anderson University is 251.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($34,590.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Anderson University than Eastern Kentucky University ($34,590.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Anderson University ($10,852 vs. $21,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 4.4% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,735 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 136.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($27,121 vs. $11,460)
Anderson University vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 22 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Anderson University (53.4%)
Anderson University vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/