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Overview |
Gordon | AU | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Gordon | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | |||
| 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 |
Gordon | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $277 |
Diversity |
Gordon | AU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Gordon | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Gordon based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 3,135 students)
Gordon vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or AU?
- Anderson University is 1,104.1% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.9% higher at AU than Gordon College ($30,860.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than AU ($8,185 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 21.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,257 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Gordon College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 217% larger than aid received Gordon College ($24,409 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Gordon .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 227 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming AU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gordon (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than AU (45.4%)
Gordon vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon or AU? 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 AU and Gordon.
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $9,362 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,862)
- Gordon graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($180 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/