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Overview |
Andrews University | VWC | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Andrews University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Andrews University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | VWC | ||
| 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
- Andrews University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 1,538 students)
Andrews University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at VWC than Andrews University ($36,010.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Andrews University ($23,046 vs. $24,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 16.8% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($9,474 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 48.6% larger than aid received Andrews University ($27,568 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Andrews University (1091) is 109 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Andrews University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than VWC (81.4%)
Andrews University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University or VWC? 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 VWC and Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Andrews University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Andrews University earn on average $2,000 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Andrews University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Andrews University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/