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Overview |
College of Saint Mary | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 857 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csm.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Saint Mary | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,450 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,450 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,240 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,984 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,799 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
College of Saint Mary | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 144 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 93 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 94.6% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
College of Saint Mary | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Saint Mary | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
College of Saint Mary | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
College of Saint Mary | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 52% | ||
Campus |
College of Saint Mary | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Mary is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (857 students vs. 809 students)
College of Saint Mary vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Saint Mary or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 27.4% more expensive to attend than College of Saint Mary for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at St. Andrews University than College of Saint Mary ($28,600.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than St. Andrews University ($14,984 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 39.3% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($8,240 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Mary than St. Andrews University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Mary students is 4.5% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($17,799 vs. $17,026)
College of Saint Mary vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Saint Mary 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 College of Saint Mary .
- Accepted freshman College of Saint Mary students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than College of Saint Mary (64.6%)
College of Saint Mary vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Saint Mary 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 College of Saint Mary.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than College of Saint Mary (43% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Mary earn on average $4,900 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More College of Saint Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/