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Overview |
Anderson University | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Anderson University | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Westminster College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,211 students)
Anderson University vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Westminster College than Anderson University ($38,000.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Westminster College ($21,459 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 4.2% lower than costs at Westminster College ($11,420 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 13.6% larger than aid received Anderson University ($30,252 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 22 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Anderson University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,400)
- Westminster College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster College and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/