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Overview |
PSC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
PSC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | - | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.6%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PSC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
PSC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Southwestern Adventist 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
- Southwestern Adventist University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (793 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 98.2% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.2% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Philander Smith College ($23,400.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Southwestern Adventist University ($15,634 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 4.2% lower than costs at Southwestern Adventist University ($8,250 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Philander Smith College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 35.3% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($13,959 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern Adventist University is higher than Philander Smith College (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Adventist University earn on average $15,800 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $26,800)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Southwestern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/