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Overview |
Anderson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Anderson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | - | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Purdue Calumet?
- Anderson University is 390.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at Anderson University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($33,070.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Anderson University ($10,908 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 51.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($7,560 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 366.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($26,629 vs. $5,703)
Anderson University vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 90 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Purdue Calumet has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (63% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $2,100 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,400)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/