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Overview |
ISU | Anderson University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Anderson, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 1,290 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | anderson.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Anderson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $33,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $33,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $21,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $26,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Anderson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 2,803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Anderson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Anderson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | Anderson University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ISU | Anderson University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 33% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Anderson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 1,290 students)
ISU vs. Anderson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Anderson University?
- Anderson University is 179.3% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Anderson University than Illinois State University ($33,070.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Anderson University ($20,551 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 7.7% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,602 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 129.2% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($26,629 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Anderson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Anderson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anderson University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 40 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
ISU vs. Anderson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Anderson University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,400)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/