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Overview |
Andrews University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Andrews University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Andrews University is larger than than Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 460 students)
Andrews University vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Sweet Briar College?
- Andrews University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($31,464.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Andrews University than Sweet Briar College ($31,464.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than Sweet Briar College ($24,194 vs. $28,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 50.4% lower than costs at Sweet Briar College ($9,474 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Andrews University than Sweet Briar College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Andrews University students is 51.4% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($18,557 vs. $12,254)
Andrews University vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 7 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming Sweet Briar College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Sweet Briar College (75.7%)
Andrews University vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University or Sweet Briar College? 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 Sweet Briar College and Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Andrews University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Andrews University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,700)
- Sweet Briar College and Andrews University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sweet Briar College and Andrews University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/