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Overview |
University of West Georgia | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,893 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westga.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Georgia | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,625 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
University of West Georgia | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,783 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of West Georgia | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Georgia | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of West Georgia | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
University of West Georgia | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 52% | ||
Campus |
University of West Georgia | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of West Georgia is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 809 students)
University of West Georgia vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Georgia or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 554.3% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at St. Andrews University than University of West Georgia ($28,600.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Georgia than St. Andrews University ($15,625 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Georgia are 1.3% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($11,330 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than University of West Georgia (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 101.4% larger than aid received University of West Georgia ($17,026 vs. $8,452)
University of West Georgia vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of West Georgia (945) is 27 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming University of West Georgia students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman University of West Georgia students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- University of West Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
University of West Georgia vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than University of West Georgia (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of West Georgia earn on average $4,000 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Georgia graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Georgia graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of West Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/