- Both Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) and Anderson University are private.
- SWU is located in Central, SC and Anderson University is located in Anderson, IN.
- Anderson University has more expensive tuition of $35,640 than SWU ($27,870).
- SWU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.57% than Anderson University (65.25%).
- Anderson University has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than SWU (1,090).
- Anderson University is larger with 1,290 students than SWU (1,175 students).
| Southern Wesleyan University View More Rivals | Anderson University View More Rivals | |
| #1 in South Carolina | Rankings | #26 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Central, SC | Location | Anderson, IN |
SWU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,870 | Undergraduate | $35,640 |
| $13,746 | Graduate | $10,204 |
| $16,827 | Financial Aid | $23,453 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 52.57% | Acceptance Rate | 65.25% |
| 38.32% | Yield | 23.78% |
| 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,175 | Total Students | 1,290 |
| 896 | Undergraduate | 1,129 |
| 279 | Graduate | 161 |
| 535 | Online Enrollment | 118 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,234 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 977) $6,620 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,168 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 55 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 104 Full-time 72 Part-time |
| 192 Full-time 77 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 283 Full-time 93 Part-time |
| $45,972 for Faculties $41,570 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,658 for Faculties $46,152 Part-time |