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Overview |
Anderson University | Goshen College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Goshen, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | goshen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Goshen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $36,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $36,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $19,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $28,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Goshen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 991 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | Goshen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Goshen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Goshen College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | Goshen College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Goshen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 768 students)
Anderson University vs. Goshen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Goshen College?
- Goshen College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Goshen College than Anderson University ($36,660.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than Anderson University ($19,267 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 2.9% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,100 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Goshen College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 7.8% larger than aid received Anderson University ($28,700 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Goshen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Goshen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goshen College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Goshen College (1059) is 9 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Goshen College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Goshen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Goshen College? 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 Goshen College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Anderson University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates of Anderson University and Goshen College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,400 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $6,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($20,101 vs. $27,000)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/