Anderson vs Stephens
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Anderson UniversityAnderson, INCatholic life on campusStephens CollegeColumbia, MOCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Anderson has the higher graduation rate: 54% against 43% at Stephens.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Stephens has the lower price after aid: $9,918 a year, against $23,119 at Anderson.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Anderson: $48,899, against $43,071 at Stephens.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Anderson, IN
Columbia, MO
Setting
City
City
Students
1,255
532
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
79%
77%
Average SAT
1035
ACT middle 50%
17–24
Graduation rate
54%
43%
First-year retention
60%
78%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$25,021
$23,459
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$23,119
$9,918
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$21,044
$14,796
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,418
$18,547
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$26,139
$25,644
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,375
$29,787
Median debt
$27,000
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$48,899
$43,071
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.