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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 22% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Iowa Wesleyan College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (871 students vs. 809 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or St. Andrews University?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than St. Andrews University ($33,550.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa Wesleyan College than St. Andrews University ($20,074 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa Wesleyan College are 1.2% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($11,340 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Iowa Wesleyan College (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 56.6% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($26,670 vs. $17,026)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Iowa Wesleyan College (949) is 31 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Iowa Wesleyan College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Andrews University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College or St. 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 St. Andrews University and Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (43% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Iowa Wesleyan College earn on average $500 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/