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Kentucky WKU Clemson WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU North Greenville University LSU UC Tennessee Purdue| University of Louisville | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | AU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Louisville | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Louisville | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $277 |
Diversity |
Louisville | AU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Louisville | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 4,325 students)
Louisville vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or AU?
- Anderson University is 158.9% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at AU than University of Louisville ($32,710.00 vs. $28,978.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than AU ($18,808 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 5.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,690 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than University of Louisville (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 94.6% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($25,586 vs. $13,148)
Louisville vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 81 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than AU (52.8%)
Louisville vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Anderson University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $7,700 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,500)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,206 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,862)
- Louisville graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($203 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/