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Overview |
St. Andrews University | Lander University | ||
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 809 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sapc.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Andrews University | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,600 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,600 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,864 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,026 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Andrews University | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,767 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | |||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Andrews University | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Andrews University | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 4% |
Students |
St. Andrews University | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 10% | ||
Campus |
St. Andrews University | Lander 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
- Lander University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 809 students)
St. Andrews University vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Andrews University or Lander University?
- St. Andrews University is 167.3% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at St. Andrews University than Lander University ($28,600.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than St. Andrews University ($15,524 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 7.3% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($10,700 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than St. Andrews University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 58.2% larger than aid received Lander University ($17,026 vs. $10,763)
St. Andrews University vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Andrews University or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or St. Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Lander University (922) is 4 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming St. Andrews University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
St. Andrews University vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Andrews University or Lander 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 Lander University and St. Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Lander University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $600 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/