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UAPB| Philander Smith College | Iowa Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 871 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 92% |
Admission |
PSC | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PSC | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
PSC | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 24% |
Students |
PSC | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 60% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Iowa Wesleyan College is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (871 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 184.2% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.2% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Philander Smith College ($33,550.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Iowa Wesleyan College ($15,634 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 37.5% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($8,250 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than Philander Smith College (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 158.5% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($26,670 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Iowa Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa Wesleyan College or PSC .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
PSC vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College and PSC.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (31% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Iowa Wesleyan College earn on average $10,100 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $26,800)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College 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/