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Overview |
Gordon | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Barnesville, GA | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,135 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gdn.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,257 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,185 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,701 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Gordon | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,021 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,886 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.5% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Gordon | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $232 |
Diversity |
Gordon | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Gordon | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Gordon | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gordon College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (3,135 students vs. 809 students)
Gordon vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 1,015.9% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202% higher at St. Andrews University than Gordon College ($28,600.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than St. Andrews University ($8,185 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 24% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($9,257 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Gordon College (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 121.1% larger than aid received Gordon College ($17,026 vs. $7,701)
Gordon vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon 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 Gordon .
- The average SAT score at St. Andrews University (918) is 67 points higher than at Gordon (851)
- Incoming St. Andrews University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Gordon (18)
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Gordon vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon 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 Gordon.
- Graduates from St. Andrews University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Gordon graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $34,100)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Andrews University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,500)
- Gordon graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than St. Andrews University graduates. ($180 vs. $232)
- More St. Andrews University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/