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UAPB| Philander Smith College | Greenville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Greenville University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Greenville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | greenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $29,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $29,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,614 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $20,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $22,664 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,275 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $238 |
Diversity |
PSC | Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 17% |
Students |
PSC | Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 37% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Greenville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Greenville University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,088 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Greenville University?
- Greenville University is 154.1% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.1% higher at Greenville University than Philander Smith College ($29,998.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Greenville University ($15,634 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 16.5% lower than costs at Greenville University ($8,250 vs. $9,614)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 119.7% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($22,664 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Greenville University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Greenville University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Greenville 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 Greenville University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Philander Smith College (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Greenville University earn on average $13,500 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $26,800)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $7,900 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($23,100 vs. $31,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($238 vs. $320)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/