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Overview |
AU | Bluefield State College | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Bluefield, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #986 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | bluefieldstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Bluefield State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $16,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $11,759 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $10,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
AU | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 813 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 790 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | |||
| 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 |
AU | Bluefield State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Bluefield State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $196 |
Diversity |
AU | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Bluefield State College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 46% | ||
Campus |
AU | Bluefield State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Bluefield State College based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,306 students)
AU vs. Bluefield State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Bluefield State College?
- Anderson University is 249.1% more expensive to attend than Bluefield State College for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at AU than Bluefield State College ($30,860.00 vs. $16,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield State College than AU ($11,759 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield State College are 10.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,200 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Bluefield State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 140.2% larger than aid received Bluefield State College ($24,409 vs. $10,160)
AU vs. Bluefield State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Bluefield State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield State College or AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 144 points higher than at Bluefield State College (934)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bluefield State College (20)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Bluefield State College (3.41)
- Bluefield State College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Bluefield State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Bluefield State 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 Bluefield State College and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Bluefield State College (48% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Bluefield State College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $31,800)
- Bluefield State College students graduate with a $7,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,862)
- Bluefield State College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield State College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/