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Overview |
Fort Valley State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Fort Valley, GA | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,605 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fvsu.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Valley State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,372 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,016 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Fort Valley State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,247 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,692 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fort Valley State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Valley State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $377 | $232 |
Diversity |
Fort Valley State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
Fort Valley State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Fort Valley State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Valley State University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,605 students vs. 809 students)
Fort Valley State University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Valley State University or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 603.7% more expensive to attend than Fort Valley State University for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at St. Andrews University than Fort Valley State University ($28,600.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Valley State University than St. Andrews University ($13,016 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Valley State University are 37.1% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($8,372 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Fort Valley State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 79.2% larger than aid received Fort Valley State University ($17,026 vs. $9,499)
Fort Valley State University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Valley State 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 Fort Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at St. Andrews University (918) is 53 points higher than at Fort Valley State University (865)
- Incoming St. Andrews University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fort Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman St. Andrews University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Fort Valley State University (2.87)
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Fort Valley State University (43.1%)
Fort Valley State University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Valley State 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 Fort Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Fort Valley State University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from St. Andrews University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Fort Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $32,000)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $36,500)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($232 vs. $377)
- More St. Andrews University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/