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Overview |
Wells | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Aurora, NY | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wells.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wells | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,362 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,362 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,601 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,212 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Wells | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,345 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wells | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Wells | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 22% |
Students |
Wells | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Wells | 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
- St. Andrews University is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (809 students vs. 357 students)
Wells vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wells or St. Andrews University?
- Wells College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($32,362.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Wells than St. Andrews University ($32,362.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than St. Andrews University ($20,601 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 28.9% lower than costs at Wells College ($11,480 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 65.7% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($28,212 vs. $17,026)
Wells vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wells 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 Wells .
- The average SAT score at Wells College (1011) is 93 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Wells students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Wells students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Wells vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wells 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 Wells.
- The graduation rate at Wells is higher than St. Andrews University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wells College 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 Wells graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wells graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/