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Overview |
Andrews University | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Andrews University | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Andrews University | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 1,426 students)
Andrews University vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 70.6% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at Lawrence than Andrews University ($53,667.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than Lawrence ($24,194 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 21.6% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($9,474 vs. $11,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 116% larger than aid received Andrews University ($40,089 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Andrews University .
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Andrews University vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Andrews University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $43,700)
- Andrews University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Andrews University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/