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Overview |
St. Andrews University | MBC | ||
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 809 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sapc.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Andrews University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,600 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,600 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,864 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,026 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Andrews University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,767 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
St. Andrews University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Andrews University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Andrews University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 5% |
Students |
St. Andrews University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 22% | ||
Campus |
St. Andrews University | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 809 students)
St. Andrews University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Andrews University or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at MBC than St. Andrews University ($31,611.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than St. Andrews University ($18,746 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 11.2% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($10,320 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 43.2% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($24,389 vs. $17,026)
Which college is harder to get into, St. Andrews University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or St. Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 91 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming MBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
St. Andrews University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Andrews University or MBC? 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 MBC and St. Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than St. Andrews University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $2,000 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/