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UAPB| Athens State University | Philander Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Athens State University | PSC | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | philander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $11,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $11,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 86% |
Admission |
Athens State University | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Athens State University | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $26,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $320 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Athens State University | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 33% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Athens State University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 769 students)
Athens State University vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or PSC?
- Philander Smith College is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at PSC than Athens State University ($11,804.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philander Smith College than Athens State University (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($10,317 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State University or PSC? 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 PSC and Athens State University.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $15,400 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $26,800)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $12,466 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($18,534 vs. $31,000)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($191 vs. $320)
- More Athens State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/