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Overview |
Anderson University | WKU | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Anderson University | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 37.9% | ||
| 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 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | WKU | ||
| 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 Kentucky University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or WKU?
- Anderson University is 197.6% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Anderson University than Western Kentucky University ($33,070.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Anderson University ($12,625 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 3.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,072 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 159.5% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($26,629 vs. $10,260)
Anderson University vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 3 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or WKU? 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 WKU and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Western Kentucky University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $3,300 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/