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Overview |
Morningside College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,249 | 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 | morningside.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,100 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,100 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,720 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,947 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,011 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Morningside College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,275 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Morningside College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Morningside College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Morningside 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morningside College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,249 students vs. 809 students)
Morningside College vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or St. Andrews University?
- Morningside College is 22.7% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($35,100.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Morningside College than St. Andrews University ($35,100.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morningside College than St. Andrews University ($23,947 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morningside College are 7.1% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($10,720 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morningside College students is 46.9% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($25,011 vs. $17,026)
Morningside College vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside 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 Morningside College .
- The average SAT score at Morningside College (1070) is 152 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Morningside College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Morningside College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Morningside College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Morningside College vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside 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 Morningside College.
- The graduation rate at Morningside College is higher than St. Andrews University (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Morningside College earn on average $8,900 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Morningside College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Morningside College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Morningside College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/