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OBU University of Central Arkansas UALR Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas State University ATU UAPB| Henderson State University | Philander Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Henderson State University | PSC | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,519 | 769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsu.edu | philander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Henderson State University | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,880 | $11,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,088 | $11,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,558 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,656 | $15,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,580 | $10,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 86% |
Admission |
Henderson State University | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,657 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 903/1073 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Henderson State University | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Henderson State University | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $26,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $320 |
Diversity |
Henderson State University | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Henderson State University | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Henderson State University | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Henderson State University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (2,519 students vs. 769 students)
Henderson State University vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Henderson State University or PSC?
- Philander Smith College is 100.7% more expensive to attend than Henderson State University for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at PSC than Henderson State University ($11,804.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Henderson State University ($15,634 vs. $17,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 15.9% lower than costs at Henderson State University ($8,250 vs. $9,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Henderson State University than Philander Smith College (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 7.7% larger than aid received Henderson State University ($10,317 vs. $9,580)
Which college is harder to get into, Henderson State University or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or Henderson State University .
- Accepted freshman Henderson State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at PSC (3.04)
Henderson State University vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Henderson 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 Henderson State University.
- The graduation rate at Henderson State University is the same as at Philander Smith College (31% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Henderson State University earn on average $11,600 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $26,800)
- Henderson State University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $31,000)
- Henderson State University graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($201 vs. $320)
- More Henderson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/