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CBU University of Southern Mississippi UAPB| Philander Smith College | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | MCA | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 0% |
Admission |
PSC | MCA | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
PSC | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $341 |
Diversity |
PSC | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | - | ||
Campus |
PSC | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Philander Smith College is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (769 students vs. 116 students)
PSC vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 174.5% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.5% higher at MCA than Philander Smith College ($32,400.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 7.8% lower than costs at Memphis College of Art ($8,250 vs. $8,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philander Smith College than Memphis College of Art (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($10,317 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or PSC .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or MCA? 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 MCA and PSC.
- The graduation rate at MCA is higher than Philander Smith College (32% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Memphis College of Art earn on average $3,100 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($29,900 vs. $26,800)
- Philander Smith College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($31,000 vs. $33,000)
- PSC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($320 vs. $341)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/