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Overview |
GWU | PC | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
GWU | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
GWU | PC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
GWU | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 46% | ||
Campus |
GWU | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,199 students)
GWU vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 24.9% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at PC than Gardner Webb University ($38,990.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than GWU ($21,571 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 4.9% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,770 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 42.5% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($34,379 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 105 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming PC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at PC (3.6)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than PC (59.4%)
GWU vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or PC? 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 PC and GWU.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Gardner Webb University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $7,200 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $1,139 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($24,969 vs. $26,108)
- GWU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/