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Overview |
Anderson University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,590 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,590 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,914 | $14,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,121 | $10,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,661 | 581 | ||
| Admitted | 3,024 | 550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,255 students vs. 361 students)
Anderson University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Anderson University is 150.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($34,590.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Anderson University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($34,590.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Anderson University ($14,933 vs. $21,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 1.9% lower than costs at Anderson University ($12,022 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 149.6% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($27,121 vs. $10,867)
Anderson University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 107 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Anderson University (53.4%)
Anderson University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $14,900 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,400)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/