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Overview |
SIUE | Anderson University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Anderson, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 1,290 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | anderson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Anderson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $33,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $33,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $21,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $26,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
SIUE | Anderson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 2,803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Anderson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Anderson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Anderson University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
SIUE | Anderson University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 1,290 students)
SIUE vs. Anderson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Anderson University?
- Anderson University is 255.4% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.4% higher at Anderson University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($33,070.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Anderson University ($13,586 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 11.2% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,272 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 150.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($26,629 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. Anderson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Anderson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anderson University or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 20 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
SIUE vs. Anderson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $6,600 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,400)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/