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Overview |
Becker College | SAU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,675 | 2,390 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #553 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | becker.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Becker College | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,300 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,300 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $21,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Becker College | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/31 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 935/1165 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Becker College | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Becker College | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $248 |
Diversity |
Becker College | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Becker College | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Becker College | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (2,390 students vs. 1,675 students)
Becker College vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Becker College or SAU?
- Becker College is 13.7% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Becker College than Spring Arbor University ($36,300.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 25.9% lower than costs at Becker College ($10,960 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($21,522 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Becker College or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Becker College .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 64 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming SAU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Becker College (3.36)
Becker College vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Becker College or SAU? 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 SAU and Becker College.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Becker College (56% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $4,000 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,457 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($24,043 vs. $26,500)
- SAU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($248 vs. $274)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/