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California College of the Arts Catholic University of America UAPB| Philander Smith College | Gallaudet University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Gallaudet University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | gallaudet.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Gallaudet University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $16,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $16,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $13,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $25,648 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 95% |
Admission |
PSC | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 380 | ||
| Admitted | - | 225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Gallaudet University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Gallaudet University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $16,541 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $171 |
Diversity |
PSC | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 11% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
PSC | Gallaudet University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 94% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Gallaudet University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gallaudet University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,322 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Gallaudet University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Gallaudet University?
- Gallaudet University is 39.9% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($16,512.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Gallaudet University than Philander Smith College ($16,512.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than PSC ($13,787 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 79.4% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($8,250 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Philander Smith College (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 148.6% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($25,648 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Gallaudet University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gallaudet University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Gallaudet University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Gallaudet University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Gallaudet University is higher than Philander Smith College (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Gallaudet University earn on average $4,900 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $26,800)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $14,459 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($16,541 vs. $31,000)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($171 vs. $320)
- More Gallaudet University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/