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Overview |
Anderson University | SAU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 2,390 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #553 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,590 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,590 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $10,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,914 | $21,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,121 | $21,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,661 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 3,024 | 1,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 37.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 935/1165 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Anderson University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (2,390 students vs. 1,255 students)
Anderson University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or SAU?
- Anderson University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($34,590.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Anderson University than Spring Arbor University ($34,590.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Anderson University ($21,720 vs. $21,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 11.8% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,960 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 26% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($27,121 vs. $21,522)
Anderson University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 23 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Anderson University has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than SAU (37.3%)
Anderson University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or SAU? 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 SAU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Spring Arbor University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,400)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/