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Overview |
AU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 11 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | phoenix.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $7,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
AU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
AU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 11% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $32,813 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $339 |
Diversity |
AU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 53% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 27% |
Students |
AU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | - | ||
Campus |
AU | University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 11 students)
AU vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus?
- Anderson University is 225.5% more expensive to attend than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.5% higher at AU than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($30,860.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Phoenix Columbia Campus are 58.8% lower than costs at Anderson University ($7,070 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is ?% larger than aid received University of Phoenix Columbia Campus ($24,409 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus or AU .
AU vs. University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus? 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 University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than University of Phoenix Columbia Campus (48% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from University of Phoenix Columbia Campus earn on average $18,300 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $5,951 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($26,862 vs. $32,813)
- AU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus graduates. ($277 vs. $339)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Phoenix-Columbia Campus students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/