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Overview |
Andrews University | JCU | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Andrews University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 1160/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Andrews University | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Andrews University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,858 students)
Andrews University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at JCU than Andrews University ($45,490.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than JCU ($24,194 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 39.3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($9,474 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 63.9% larger than aid received Andrews University ($30,415 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 36 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than JCU (82.4%)
Andrews University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University or JCU? 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 JCU and Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Andrews University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $43,700)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/