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Overview |
St. Andrews University | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 809 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sapc.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Andrews University | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,600 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,600 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,864 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,026 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Andrews University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,767 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1180 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Andrews University | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Andrews University | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Andrews University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 2% |
Students |
St. Andrews University | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 11% | ||
Campus |
St. Andrews University | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 809 students)
St. Andrews University vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Andrews University or USC Aiken?
- St. Andrews University is 175.1% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at St. Andrews University than University of South Carolina Aiken ($28,600.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than St. Andrews University ($11,872 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 37.1% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($8,376 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 72.1% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($17,026 vs. $9,891)
St. Andrews University vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Andrews University or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or St. Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 58 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Aiken students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
St. Andrews University vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Andrews University or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and St. Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $3,200 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/