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Overview |
Anderson University | WCU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Anderson University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | WCU | ||
| 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or WCU?
- Anderson University is 3,207% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 561.4% higher at Anderson University than Western Carolina University ($33,070.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Anderson University ($13,022 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 2.2% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,173 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 488.4% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($26,629 vs. $4,526)
Anderson University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 18 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or WCU? 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 WCU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Western Carolina University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $1,300 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $4,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU 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/