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Overview |
AU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
AU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| 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 |
AU | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $201 |
Diversity |
AU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 37% | ||
Campus |
AU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,748 students)
AU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Concord University?
- Anderson University is 261.4% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at AU than Concord University ($30,860.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than AU ($8,464 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 11.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,090 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 119.5% larger than aid received Concord University ($24,409 vs. $11,120)
AU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 84 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Concord 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 Concord University and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Concord University (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,362 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,862)
- Concord University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/