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CofC PC Coastal Carolina Georgetown College GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU UVa-Wise Campbell University| St. Andrews University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Andrews University | CSU | ||
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 809 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sapc.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Andrews University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,600 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,600 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,864 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,026 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Andrews University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,767 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Andrews University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Andrews University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 4% |
Students |
St. Andrews University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 23% | ||
Campus |
St. Andrews University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 809 students)
St. Andrews University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Andrews University or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at CSU than St. Andrews University ($29,490.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than St. Andrews University ($17,536 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 2% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($11,250 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than St. Andrews University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 55.2% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($26,417 vs. $17,026)
St. Andrews University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Andrews University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or St. Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 112 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
St. Andrews University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Andrews University or CSU? 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 CSU and St. Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Charleston Southern University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $3,400 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/