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Overview |
Andrews University | SU | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Andrews University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Andrews University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Andrews University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 1,483 students)
Andrews University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or SU?
- Southwestern University is 54% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at SU than Andrews University ($48,450.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than SU ($24,194 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 29.8% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($9,474 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than Andrews University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 64.9% larger than aid received Andrews University ($30,609 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 77 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at SU (3.5)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than SU (44.8%)
Andrews University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University or SU? 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 SU and Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Andrews University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $43,700)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/