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Overview |
St. Andrews University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 809 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sapc.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Andrews University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,600 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,600 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,864 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,026 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Andrews University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,767 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
St. Andrews University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Andrews University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $286 |
Diversity |
St. Andrews University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 3% |
Students |
St. Andrews University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 26% | ||
Campus |
St. Andrews University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 809 students)
St. Andrews University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Andrews University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 50.5% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than St. Andrews University ($43,043.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than St. Andrews University ($23,500 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 10.8% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,480 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 90.4% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($32,415 vs. $17,026)
St. Andrews University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Andrews University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or St. Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 50 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
St. Andrews University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Andrews University or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and St. Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than St. Andrews University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $11,400 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,750)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($232 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College 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/