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Curry College Drew University Suffolk University Pace University-New York UAPB Saint Xavier University Ramapo College of New Jersey| Philander Smith College | Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Fisher College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | fisher.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Fisher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $26,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $25,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
PSC | Fisher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,333 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Fisher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Fisher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $19,187 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $198 |
Diversity |
PSC | Fisher College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 36% |
Students |
PSC | Fisher College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Fisher College | ||
| 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
- Fisher College is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Fisher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Fisher College?
- Fisher College is 180.8% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.8% higher at Fisher College than Philander Smith College ($33,150.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Fisher College ($15,634 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 110.2% lower than costs at Fisher College ($8,250 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Philander Smith College (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 146.3% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($25,406 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Fisher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher College or PSC .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
PSC vs. Fisher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Fisher College? 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 Fisher College and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Philander Smith College (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fisher College earn on average $9,200 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $26,800)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $11,813 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($19,187 vs. $31,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($198 vs. $320)
- More Fisher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/