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Overview |
Heritage Christian University | AU | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 143 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcu.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heritage Christian University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,152 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,152 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,540 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,020 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,790 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Heritage Christian University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Heritage Christian University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heritage Christian University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $277 |
Diversity |
Heritage Christian University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 87% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Heritage Christian University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Heritage Christian University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Heritage Christian University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 143 students)
Heritage Christian University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heritage Christian University or AU?
- Anderson University is 204% more expensive to attend than Heritage Christian University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204% higher at AU than Heritage Christian University ($30,860.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage Christian University than AU ($5,020 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heritage Christian University are 71.7% lower than costs at Anderson University ($6,540 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Heritage Christian University as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 90.8% larger than aid received Heritage Christian University ($24,409 vs. $12,790)
Heritage Christian University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heritage Christian University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Heritage Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 230 points higher than at Heritage Christian University (848)
- Incoming AU students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Heritage Christian University (16)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Heritage Christian University (3.1)
- Heritage Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than AU (45.4%)
Heritage Christian University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heritage Christian University 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 Heritage Christian University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/