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Overview |
Anderson University | WSU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Anderson University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Anderson University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or WSU?
- Anderson University is 155.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Anderson University than Wayne State University ($33,070.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Anderson University ($15,347 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 0.9% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,321 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 151.1% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($26,629 vs. $10,605)
Anderson University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 20 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or WSU? 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 WSU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Wayne State University (63% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,400)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU 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/