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Overview |
BSU | Andrews University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Berrien Springs, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 2,858 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #403 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | andrews.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $31,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $31,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $9,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $24,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $18,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
BSU | Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,226 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1100/1350 | ||
| 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 |
BSU | Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSU | Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 59% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 2,858 students)
BSU vs. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Andrews University?
- Andrews University is 273.1% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($31,464.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Andrews University than Ball State University ($31,464.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Andrews University ($12,615 vs. $24,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 15.1% lower than costs at Ball State University ($9,474 vs. $10,904)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University as Andrews University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Andrews University students is 62.5% larger than aid received Ball State University ($18,557 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Andrews University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Andrews University (1091) is 21 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Andrews University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Andrews University? 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 Andrews University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at Andrews University is higher than Ball State University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Andrews University earn on average $1,200 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/