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ATU Grantham University UAPB Baylor UCO-Central| Philander Smith College | University of Arkansas Fort Smith | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | UAFS | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Fort Smith, AR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 5,379 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | uafortsmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | UAFS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $4,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $11,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $10,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $8,283 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | UAFS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
PSC | UAFS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | UAFS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $14,132 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $146 |
Diversity |
PSC | UAFS | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | UAFS | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
PSC | UAFS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. UAFS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or UAFS?
- Philander Smith College is 187.6% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at PSC than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($11,804.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than PSC ($10,705 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 16.9% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($8,250 vs. $9,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 24.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($10,317 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or UAFS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UAFS or PSC .
- Accepted freshman UAFS students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. UAFS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or UAFS? 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 UAFS and PSC.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (31% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas Fort Smith earn on average $8,200 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $26,800)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $16,868 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($14,132 vs. $31,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($146 vs. $320)
- More UAFS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/