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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| North Carolina A & T State University | St. Andrews University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
NCAT | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $232 |
Diversity |
NCAT | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
NCAT | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 52% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 809 students)
NCAT vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 707.9% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at St. Andrews University than North Carolina A & T State University ($28,600.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than St. Andrews University ($9,189 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 25.1% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($9,179 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than North Carolina A & T State University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 68.9% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($17,026 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at St. Andrews University (918) is 8 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming St. Andrews University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($232 vs. $299)
- More St. Andrews University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/