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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Georgetown College Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG| St. Andrews University | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Andrews University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 809 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sapc.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Andrews University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,600 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,600 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,864 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,026 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
St. Andrews University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,767 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1195 | |||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Andrews University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Andrews University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 0% |
Students |
St. Andrews University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 11% | ||
Campus |
St. Andrews University | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 809 students)
St. Andrews University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Andrews University or Winthrop University?
- St. Andrews University is 86.9% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Winthrop University than St. Andrews University ($29,636.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than St. Andrews University ($17,008 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 9.5% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($10,488 vs. $11,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University as Winthrop University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 31.4% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($17,026 vs. $12,961)
St. Andrews University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Andrews University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or St. Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 126 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
St. Andrews University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Andrews University or Winthrop 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 Winthrop University and St. Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than St. Andrews University (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $3,100 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/