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Overview |
Anderson University | IU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 47,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #200 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $10,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $37,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $16,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $10,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Anderson University | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 50,080 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 41,272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1180/1400 | ||
| 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 | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | IU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Anderson University | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | IU | ||
| 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 University Bloomington is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or IU?
- Anderson University is 230.3% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at IU than Anderson University ($37,685.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Anderson University ($16,234 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 7.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($11,420 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 157.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($26,629 vs. $10,336)
Anderson University vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 149 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming IU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or IU? 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 IU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Anderson University (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $15,800 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/