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Overview |
UNCG | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
UNCG | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCG | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $232 |
Diversity |
UNCG | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
UNCG | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 52% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 809 students)
UNCG vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 546.8% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at St. Andrews University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($28,600.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than St. Andrews University ($10,979 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 15.7% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($9,924 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 106.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($17,026 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG 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 UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 117 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
UNCG vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than St. Andrews University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $2,700 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $237 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,737)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($232 vs. $235)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/