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JCSU Shaw University UAPB Savannah State University| Philander Smith College | Livingstone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Livingstone College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Salisbury, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | livingstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Livingstone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $15,917 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $15,917 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $6,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $15,914 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $12,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
PSC | Livingstone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,074 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 2.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/960 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Livingstone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Livingstone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $24,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $434 |
Diversity |
PSC | Livingstone College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 17% |
Students |
PSC | Livingstone College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Livingstone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Livingstone College is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (839 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Livingstone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Livingstone College?
- Livingstone College is 34.8% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($15,917.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Livingstone College than Philander Smith College ($15,917.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Livingstone College ($15,634 vs. $15,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 21.4% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($6,794 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Livingstone College than Philander Smith College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Livingstone College students is 21.2% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($12,500 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Livingstone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Livingstone College or PSC .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Livingstone College (2.64)
PSC vs. Livingstone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Livingstone 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 Livingstone College and PSC.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than Livingstone College (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Philander Smith College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($26,800 vs. $24,200)
- Philander Smith College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $42,000)
- PSC graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($320 vs. $434)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/