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Overview |
Taylor University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Taylor University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Taylor University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $232 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Taylor University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | St. Andrews 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
- Taylor University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 809 students)
Taylor University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or St. Andrews University?
- Taylor University is 30% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Taylor University than St. Andrews University ($37,176.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than St. Andrews University ($27,366 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 3.8% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($11,058 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than St. Andrews University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 36.9% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($23,303 vs. $17,026)
Taylor University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 273 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Taylor University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than St. Andrews University (80% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $4,900 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/