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Lindenwood University DBU Baker UAPB MidlandU CMU - CLAS| Philander Smith College | Missouri Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #925 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
PSC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | - | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $224 |
Diversity |
PSC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
PSC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 26% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Baptist University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (5,231 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 169.3% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.3% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Philander Smith College ($31,784.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Missouri Baptist University ($15,634 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 45.9% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($8,250 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than Philander Smith College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 78.1% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($18,372 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Baptist University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than Missouri Baptist University (31% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Missouri Baptist University earn on average $11,300 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $26,800)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($21,750 vs. $31,000)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($224 vs. $320)
- More Missouri Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/