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Overview |
AU | WVSU | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
AU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $240 |
Diversity |
AU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
AU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 17% | ||
Campus |
AU | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 3,785 students)
AU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or WVSU?
- Anderson University is 280% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.5% higher at AU than West Virginia State University ($30,860.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than AU ($11,684 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 8.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,230 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 157.4% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($24,409 vs. $9,482)
AU vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 151 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming AU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or WVSU? 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 WVSU and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than West Virginia State University (48% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $4,800 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,612 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,862)
- WVSU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/