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Jackson State University Xavier University of Louisiana UAPB Mississippi Valley State University| Philander Smith College | Tougaloo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 677 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $10,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $13,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $9,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 90% |
Admission |
PSC | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $361 |
Diversity |
PSC | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 17% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Tougaloo College | ||
| 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
- Philander Smith College is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (769 students vs. 677 students)
PSC vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Tougaloo College?
- Philander Smith College is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Tougaloo College for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at PSC than Tougaloo College ($11,804.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than PSC ($13,718 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 28.9% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($6,400 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tougaloo College than Philander Smith College (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 9.9% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($10,317 vs. $9,387)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or PSC .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
PSC vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is higher than Philander Smith College (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Tougaloo College earn on average $2,800 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($29,600 vs. $26,800)
- Philander Smith College students graduate with a $4,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $35,004)
- PSC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($320 vs. $361)
- More Tougaloo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/