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Overview |
Anderson University | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 21% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 24% |
Students |
Anderson University | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | MidlandU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at MidlandU than Anderson University ($37,500.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than MidlandU ($21,459 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 13.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,066 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Anderson University ($27,057 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 88 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- MidlandU has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Midland University (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $40,400)
- Midland University and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Midland University and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/