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Overview |
Andrews University | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Andrews University | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,858 students)
Andrews University vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 94.2% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.2% higher at Oberlin than Andrews University ($61,106.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than Oberlin ($24,194 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 94.1% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($9,474 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Andrews University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 88.8% larger than aid received Andrews University ($35,040 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 266 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Andrews University vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Andrews University (88% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Oberlin College earn on average $200 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,700)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/