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Overview |
Anderson University | Purdue | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Anderson University | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Purdue?
- Anderson University is 240.3% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Anderson University than Purdue University Main Campus ($33,070.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Anderson University ($12,576 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 13.9% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,030 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 197.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($26,629 vs. $8,950)
Anderson University vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 181 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Purdue? 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 and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than Anderson University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $20,800 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $40,400)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/