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Southern Adventist University Southwestern Adventist University| Andrews University | Hillsdale College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Andrews University | Hillsdale College | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Hillsdale, Michigan | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 1,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | hillsdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Hillsdale College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $29,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $29,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $24,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $21,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 3,017 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Andrews University | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Hillsdale College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Andrews University | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Hillsdale College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Andrews University is larger than than Hillsdale College based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 1,678 students)
Andrews University vs. Hillsdale College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Hillsdale College?
- Andrews University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale College for in-state tuition ($31,464.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Andrews University than Hillsdale College ($31,464.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than Hillsdale College ($24,194 vs. $24,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 31.9% lower than costs at Hillsdale College ($9,474 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale College than Andrews University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hillsdale College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Andrews University ($21,093 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. Hillsdale College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Hillsdale College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale College or Andrews University .
- Accepted freshman Hillsdale College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Hillsdale College (20.6%)
Andrews University vs. Hillsdale College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University or Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale College and Andrews University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/