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Overview |
GWU | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,125 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,470 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,470 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,035 | $31,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,762 | $18,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
GWU | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,670 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,064 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GWU | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
GWU | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 22% |
Students |
GWU | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 52% | ||
Campus |
GWU | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (3,125 students vs. 832 students)
GWU vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or St. Andrews University?
- Gardner Webb University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($32,470.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at GWU than St. Andrews University ($32,470.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than St. Andrews University ($24,035 vs. $31,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 13.1% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($10,770 vs. $12,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than St. Andrews University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 36% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($24,762 vs. $18,206)
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 59 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming GWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
GWU vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than St. Andrews University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $4,100 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,969)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/