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IWU Franklin College of Indiana BSU Hanover College IUPUI Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Anderson University | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | LRC | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Anderson University | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Anderson University | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | LRC | ||
| 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
- La Roche College is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or LRC?
- Anderson University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Anderson University than La Roche College ($33,070.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than LRC ($21,459 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 12.8% lower than costs at La Roche College ($11,420 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 27.1% larger than aid received La Roche College ($26,629 vs. $20,948)
Anderson University vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 111 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or LRC? 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 LRC and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than La Roche College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $40,400)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/