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Overview |
St. Andrews University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 809 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sapc.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Andrews University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,600 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,600 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,864 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,026 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Andrews University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,767 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | |||
| 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 |
St. Andrews University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Andrews University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
St. Andrews University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 22% |
Students |
St. Andrews University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 30% | ||
Campus |
St. Andrews University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 809 students)
St. Andrews University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Andrews University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 9.8% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at University of Charleston than St. Andrews University ($31,400.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than St. Andrews University ($21,308 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 12.5% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($10,200 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 31.7% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($22,422 vs. $17,026)
St. Andrews University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Andrews University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or St. Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 76 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Andrews University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.13) as students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
St. Andrews University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Andrews University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and St. Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than St. Andrews University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $8,800 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,400)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Andrews University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Andrews University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/