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Overview |
Andrews University | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 47% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Andrews University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Wisconsin | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 2,858 students)
Andrews University vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Wisconsin?
- Andrews University is 239.3% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($31,464.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Wisconsin than Andrews University ($37,904.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Andrews University ($13,376 vs. $24,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 36.1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($9,474 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Andrews University than University of Wisconsin Madison (97% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Andrews University students is 66.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($18,557 vs. $11,171)
Andrews University vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 209 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Andrews University vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Andrews University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $21,100 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $43,700)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/