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Overview |
St. Andrews University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 809 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sapc.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Andrews University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,600 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,600 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,864 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,026 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Andrews University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,767 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Andrews University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Andrews University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $274 |
Diversity |
St. Andrews University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 0% |
Students |
St. Andrews University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 35% | ||
Campus |
St. Andrews University | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota Wesleyan University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (887 students vs. 809 students)
St. Andrews University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Andrews University or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($30,700.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Dakota Wesleyan University than St. Andrews University ($30,700.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than St. Andrews University ($19,825 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 54.1% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($7,450 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dakota Wesleyan University than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dakota Wesleyan University students is 23.9% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($21,097 vs. $17,026)
St. Andrews University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Andrews University or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or St. Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Dakota Wesleyan University (982) is 64 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Dakota Wesleyan University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
St. Andrews University vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Andrews University or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and St. Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is the same as at Dakota Wesleyan University (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Dakota Wesleyan University earn on average $1,800 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,533)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($232 vs. $274)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/