Andrews University vs Lipscomb University

Andrews University and Lipscomb University, both esteemed private Christian institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Andrews, nestled in Berrien Springs, Michigan, boasts a higher acceptance rate (84%) compared to Lipscomb's 68% in Nashville, Tennessee. While Lipscomb's student body is predominantly female (58%), Andrews maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Both universities excel in various disciplines, with Lipscomb excelling in nursing, business, and education, while Andrews shines in theology, music, and social work. Discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences by exploring the comprehensive comparison table below.

	Andrews University	Lipscomb University
Overview
Location	Berrien Springs, Michigan	Nashville, Tennessee
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	87.0%	85.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	81.5%	74.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $60	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1050 - 1300	1100 - 1270
ACT range	20 - 28	22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score	38.0%	18.0%
Students submitting ACT score	37.0%	65.0%
Total number of applicants	1,109	3,422
Total number of admissions given out	904	2,532
Admitted students who chose to enroll	256	663
Yield rate	28.3%	26.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$48,972	$53,252
Average net price	$23,719	$26,614
Tuition	$30,552	$33,012
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,168 Meal plan: $3,800	Room/dormitory: $7,816 Meal plan: $6,160
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $18,460	99.0% Average amount $24,624
Students receiving federal student loan	46.0% Average amount $5,289	35.0% Average amount $5,142
Students taking out private loans	23.0% Average amount $21,431	5.0% Average amount $17,590

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,358 Men 48.6% Women 51.4%	2,952 Men 39.3% Women 60.7%
Graduate students	1,569 Men 61.2% Women 38.8%	1,826 Men 29.0% Women 71.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	22.2%	2.5%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,614	1,630
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Theology Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education	Education Health Professions Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	71.6%	71.3%
Dropout rate	13.6%	28.1%
Transferred out	14.8%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $72,576 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $81,119 Theological and Ministerial Studies (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $39,012 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $50,289 Architecture (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $59,169 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: N/A Theological and Ministerial Studies (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $54,656 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,672 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Economics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: N/A Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,012 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: N/A	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $100,230 Year 2: $119,716 Year 3: $125,699 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $66,830 Year 2: $79,473 Year 3: $83,140 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,863 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $74,926 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,789 Year 2: $54,697 Year 3: $63,289 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,514 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $60,483 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,065 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $56,306 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,287 Year 2: $53,080 Year 3: $53,583 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,305 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $50,821 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,522 Year 2: $42,235 Year 3: $50,008 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,450 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $48,652

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