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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| St. Andrews University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Andrews University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 809 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sapc.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Andrews University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,600 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,600 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,864 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,026 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 29% |
Admission |
St. Andrews University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,767 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Andrews University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Andrews University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
St. Andrews University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 0% |
Students |
St. Andrews University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 77% | ||
Campus |
St. Andrews University | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 809 students)
St. Andrews University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Andrews University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 113.3% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at Wake Forest than St. Andrews University ($61,012.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than St. Andrews University ($26,197 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 45.1% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($11,480 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Wake Forest University (97% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 218.5% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($54,233 vs. $17,026)
St. Andrews University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Andrews University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or St. Andrews University .
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
St. Andrews University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Andrews University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and St. Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than St. Andrews University (88% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $40,800 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/