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Overview |
Andrews University | BC | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,837 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #378 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,874 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,186 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Andrews University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,286 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 1,124 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.2% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1370 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 |
Andrews University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Andrews University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,837 students vs. 1,436 students)
Andrews University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at BC than Andrews University ($40,300.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Andrews University ($19,660 vs. $24,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 43% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($10,050 vs. $14,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Andrews University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 89.5% larger than aid received Andrews University ($36,350 vs. $19,186)
Andrews University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Andrews University (1091) is 57 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Andrews University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Andrews University (87.4%)
Andrews University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University or BC? 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 BC and Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Andrews University is higher than Bridgewater College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Andrews University earn on average $600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Andrews University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Andrews University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/