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Overview |
Andrews University | Austin College | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Andrews University | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Andrews University | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Austin College | ||
| 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
- Andrews University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 1,182 students)
Andrews University vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Austin College?
- Austin College is 42.2% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Austin College than Andrews University ($44,740.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than Austin College ($24,194 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 36.8% lower than costs at Austin College ($9,474 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 78% larger than aid received Andrews University ($33,033 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 74 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Andrews University vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University or Austin College? 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 Austin College and Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Andrews University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,700)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/