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Morningside College UAPB| Philander Smith College | Briar Cliff University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Sioux City, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | briarcliff.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $33,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $33,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $21,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $26,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
PSC | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
PSC | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Briar Cliff University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $253 |
Diversity |
PSC | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | Briar Cliff University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 58% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Briar Cliff 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
- Briar Cliff University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (927 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Briar Cliff University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Briar Cliff University?
- Briar Cliff University is 181.1% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($33,180.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.1% higher at Briar Cliff University than Philander Smith College ($33,180.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Briar Cliff University ($15,634 vs. $21,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 20.1% lower than costs at Briar Cliff University ($8,250 vs. $9,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than Philander Smith College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 158% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($26,614 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Briar Cliff University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Briar Cliff University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Briar Cliff University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Briar Cliff University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Briar Cliff 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 Briar Cliff University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Briar Cliff University is higher than Philander Smith College (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Briar Cliff University earn on average $15,700 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $26,800)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($24,500 vs. $31,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($253 vs. $320)
- More Briar Cliff University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/