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IWU Franklin College of Indiana BSU Hanover College IUPUI| Anderson University | Northwest Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | NCU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Anderson University | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Anderson University | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | NCU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 699 students)
Anderson University vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or NCU?
- Anderson University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Anderson University than Northwest Christian University ($33,070.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than NCU ($21,459 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 9% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,480 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 29% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($26,629 vs. $20,642)
Anderson University vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 58 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- NCU has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or NCU? 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 NCU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Anderson University (100% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,400)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU 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 NCU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/