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Overview |
Paine College | AU | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paine College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $277 |
Diversity |
Paine College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Paine College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | 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 Paine College based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or AU?
- Anderson University is 142.9% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.9% higher at AU than Paine College ($30,860.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than AU ($15,877 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 49.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($7,512 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paine College as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 107.6% larger than aid received Paine College ($24,409 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Paine College .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 329 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming AU students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Paine College has a higher acceptance rate (51.5%) than AU (45.4%)
Paine College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Paine College (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $28,400)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $8,888 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($26,862 vs. $35,750)
- AU graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($277 vs. $369)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/