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Overview |
AU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | bju.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $19,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $19,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $9,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $18,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $13,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
AU | Bob Jones University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Bob Jones University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $196 |
Diversity |
AU | Bob Jones University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
AU | Bob Jones University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 63% | ||
Campus |
AU | Bob Jones University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Bob Jones University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 3,095 students)
AU vs. Bob Jones University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Bob Jones University?
- Anderson University is 56.3% more expensive to attend than Bob Jones University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $19,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at AU than Bob Jones University ($30,860.00 vs. $19,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bob Jones University than AU ($18,733 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bob Jones University are 20.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,350 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Bob Jones University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 77.9% larger than aid received Bob Jones University ($24,409 vs. $13,717)
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Bob Jones University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bob Jones University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 29 points higher than at Bob Jones University (1049)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bob Jones University (23)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Bob Jones University (3.7)
AU vs. Bob Jones University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Bob Jones University? 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 Bob Jones University and AU.
- The graduation rate at Bob Jones University is higher than Anderson University (62% vs. 48%)
- Bob Jones University students graduate with a $7,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,862)
- Bob Jones University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($196 vs. $277)
- More Bob Jones University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/