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Overview |
Andrews University | WMU | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Andrews University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Andrews University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,858 students)
Andrews University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or WMU?
- Andrews University is 116.6% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($31,464.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.3% higher at Andrews University than Western Michigan University ($31,464.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Andrews University ($20,030 vs. $24,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 17.2% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($9,474 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Andrews University than Western Michigan University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Andrews University students is 172.4% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($18,557 vs. $6,813)
Andrews University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Andrews University (1091) is 61 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Andrews University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at WMU (3.5)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than WMU (84.6%)
Andrews University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University or WMU? 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 WMU and Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Andrews University is higher than Western Michigan University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,700)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/