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Overview |
St. Andrews University | Centra College | ||
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 809 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sapc.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
St. Andrews University | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,600 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,600 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,864 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,026 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Andrews University | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,767 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
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Academics |
St. Andrews University | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Andrews University | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $124 |
Diversity |
St. Andrews University | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 0% |
Students |
St. Andrews University | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 0% | ||
Campus |
St. Andrews University | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Andrews University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (809 students vs. 227 students)
St. Andrews University vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Andrews University or Centra College?
- St. Andrews University is 209.5% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.5% higher at St. Andrews University than Centra College ($28,600.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centra College than St. Andrews University ($28,418 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 22% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($9,406 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 162.1% larger than aid received Centra College ($17,026 vs. $6,495)
St. Andrews University vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Andrews University or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or St. Andrews University .
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Centra College (40%)
St. Andrews University vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Andrews University or Centra College? 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 Centra College and St. Andrews University.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $8,400 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,400)
- Centra College students graduate with a $10,458 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Andrews University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $22,500)
- Centra College graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than St. Andrews University graduates. ($124 vs. $232)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/