Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
F&M Georgetown College UVa-Wise Emory and Henry College Dickinson College King College Temple Wesley College Edward Waters College Mercyhurst College Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College| St. Andrews University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
St. Andrews University | W&J | ||
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 809 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sapc.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
St. Andrews University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,600 | $49,612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,600 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,864 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,026 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Andrews University | W&J | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,767 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
St. Andrews University | W&J | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
St. Andrews University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Andrews University | W&J | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 2% |
Students |
St. Andrews University | W&J | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 37% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 28% | ||
Campus |
St. Andrews University | W&J | ||
| 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
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 809 students)
St. Andrews University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Andrews University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 73.5% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at W&J than St. Andrews University ($49,612.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than St. Andrews University ($25,636 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 17.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,480 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 128.8% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($38,963 vs. $17,026)
St. Andrews University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Andrews University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or St. Andrews University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
St. Andrews University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Andrews University or W&J? 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 W&J and St. Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than St. Andrews University (74% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $20,500 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/