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Georgetown College UVa-Wise Emory and Henry College King College Wesley College Edward Waters College Liberty University UAPB| Philander Smith College | St. Andrews University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
PSC | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $232 |
Diversity |
PSC | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
PSC | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 52% | ||
Campus |
PSC | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- St. Andrews University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (809 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 142.3% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.3% higher at St. Andrews University than Philander Smith College ($28,600.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than St. Andrews University ($15,634 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 39.2% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($8,250 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Philander Smith College (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 65% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($17,026 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman St. Andrews University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Philander Smith College (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from St. Andrews University earn on average $9,600 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($36,400 vs. $26,800)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $31,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($232 vs. $320)
- More St. Andrews University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/