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IWU MSU Billings Franklin College of Indiana BSU Hanover College C of I BYU-I Carroll College IUPUI| Anderson University | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | RMC | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Anderson University | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | RMC | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,054 students)
Anderson University vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or RMC?
- Anderson University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Anderson University than Rocky Mountain College ($33,070.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Anderson University ($19,353 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 25.2% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,120 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Rocky Mountain College ($26,629 vs. $23,062)
Anderson University vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 13 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or RMC? 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 RMC and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Rocky Mountain College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,400)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- RMC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/