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Samford University Centre College Georgetown College Campbellsville University Liberty University Elon Taylor University Furman UAPB| Philander Smith College | Asbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | - | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
PSC | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
PSC | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 41% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Asbury University | ||
| 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
- Asbury University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Asbury University?
- Asbury University is 176% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176% higher at Asbury University than Philander Smith College ($32,578.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Asbury University ($15,634 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 4.7% lower than costs at Asbury University ($8,250 vs. $8,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 141.2% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($24,888 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Asbury University? 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 Asbury University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Philander Smith College (71% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Asbury University earn on average $12,700 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $26,800)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $5,057 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($25,943 vs. $31,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/