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IU Valpo University of Southern Indiana DePauw Purdue Butler Hanover College Xavier IUPUI Drake Rose-Hulman Belmont| Philander Smith College | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | UE | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
PSC | UE | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
PSC | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
PSC | UE | ||
| 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
- University of Evansville is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or UE?
- University of Evansville is 239.7% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.7% higher at UE than Philander Smith College ($40,100.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than UE ($15,634 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 67.8% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($8,250 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 230.2% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($34,067 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or PSC .
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or UE? 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 UE and PSC.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Philander Smith College (62% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $19,200 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $26,800)
- University of Evansville students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- UE graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/