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Overview |
Anderson University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Anderson University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Oakland?
- Anderson University is 128.4% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Anderson University than Oakland University ($33,070.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Anderson University ($15,161 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 2% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,192 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Oakland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 173% larger than aid received Oakland University ($26,629 vs. $9,755)
Anderson University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 20 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Oakland University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $40,400)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/