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IWU IU Southeast Franklin College of Indiana AUM BSU Hanover College Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Ship IUPUI| Anderson University | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | IU East | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Anderson University | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Anderson University | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or IU East?
- Anderson University is 354.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Anderson University than Indiana University East ($33,070.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Anderson University ($8,837 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 21.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,412 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 238.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($26,629 vs. $7,874)
Anderson University vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 89 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or IU East? 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 East and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Indiana University East (63% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $7,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East 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 IU East students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/