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Overview |
Andrews University | Providence | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Andrews University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Andrews University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,858 students)
Andrews University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Providence?
- Providence College is 81.1% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.1% higher at Providence than Andrews University ($56,980.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than Providence ($24,194 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 74.6% lower than costs at Providence College ($9,474 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Andrews University than Providence College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 66.9% larger than aid received Andrews University ($30,971 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Andrews University .
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Providence (52.8%)
Andrews University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University or Providence? 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 Providence and Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Andrews University (85% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $24,300 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $43,700)
- Providence College and Andrews University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Andrews University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Providence 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/