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Overview |
Williams | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 97% |
Admission |
Williams | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $232 |
Diversity |
Williams | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Williams | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Williams | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 809 students)
Williams vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or St. Andrews University?
- Williams College is 114.9% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.9% higher at Williams than St. Andrews University ($61,450.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than St. Andrews University ($20,965 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 35.3% lower than costs at Williams College ($11,480 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Williams College (97% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 235.5% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($57,121 vs. $17,026)
Williams vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams 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 Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 524 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Williams students have a 13 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than St. Andrews University (95% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $37,200 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $36,400)
- Williams College students graduate with a $7,918 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Andrews University graduates. ($14,582 vs. $22,500)
- Williams graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than St. Andrews University graduates. ($150 vs. $232)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/