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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham IWU ISU Michigan| Anderson University | Indiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 8,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,590 | $9,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,590 | $21,454 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $11,483 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,914 | $13,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,121 | $11,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,661 | 13,601 | ||
| Admitted | 3,024 | 12,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Indiana State | ||
| 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
- Indiana State University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (8,304 students vs. 1,255 students)
Anderson University vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Indiana State?
- Anderson University is 256.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($34,590.00 vs. $9,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at Anderson University than Indiana State University ($34,590.00 vs. $21,454.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Anderson University ($13,321 vs. $21,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 6.7% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,483 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 137% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($27,121 vs. $11,442)
Anderson University vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 140 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Anderson University (53.4%)
Anderson University vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Indiana State? 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 Indiana State and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Indiana State University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates of Anderson University and Indiana State have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($40,400 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State 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 Indiana State 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/