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Overview |
Andrews University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Andrews University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 2,858 students)
Andrews University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Oakland?
- Andrews University is 117.4% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($31,464.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Andrews University than Oakland University ($31,464.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Andrews University ($15,161 vs. $24,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 18.1% lower than costs at Oakland University ($9,474 vs. $11,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Andrews University students is 90.2% larger than aid received Oakland University ($18,557 vs. $9,755)
Andrews University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Andrews University (1091) is 21 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Andrews University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Oakland (90.1%)
Andrews University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Andrews University is higher than Oakland University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $43,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Oakland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/