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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Andrews University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Andrews University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Berrien Springs, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 2,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | andrews.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $31,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $31,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $9,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $24,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $18,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
USD | Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 1,226 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 1,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
USD | Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 59% | ||
Campus |
USD | Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Andrews University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,858 students)
USD vs. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Andrews University?
- University of San Diego is 71% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at USD than Andrews University ($53,810.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than USD ($24,194 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 79.5% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($9,474 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Andrews University than University of San Diego (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 96.2% larger than aid received Andrews University ($36,408 vs. $18,557)
USD vs. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Andrews University or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 145 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Incoming USD students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Andrews University (24)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Andrews University (3.64)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Andrews University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $26,500 more per year than Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $43,700)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/