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Overview |
DUofC | Anderson University | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Anderson, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 1,290 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | anderson.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | Anderson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $33,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $33,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $21,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $26,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
DUofC | Anderson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 2,803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 |
DUofC | Anderson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | Anderson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
DUofC | Anderson University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
DUofC | Anderson University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 33% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | Anderson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dominican University of California is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,877 students vs. 1,290 students)
DUofC vs. Anderson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or Anderson University?
- Dominican University of California is 47% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at DUofC than Anderson University ($48,606.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than DUofC ($21,459 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 35.6% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($11,420 vs. $15,489)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Dominican University of California (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 54.9% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($26,629 vs. $17,194)
DUofC vs. Anderson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC or Anderson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anderson University or DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 4 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming DUofC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
DUofC vs. Anderson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC or Anderson 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 Anderson University and DUofC.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Dominican University of California (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $18,000 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $40,400)
- Anderson University and DUofC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Anderson University and DUofC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/