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Mount Marty College UAPB| Philander Smith College | University of Saint Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $245 |
Diversity |
PSC | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
PSC | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 50% | ||
Campus |
PSC | University of St. Mary | ||
| 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 Saint Mary is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,267 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or University of St. Mary ?
- University of Saint Mary is 166.4% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($31,450.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.4% higher at University of St. Mary than Philander Smith College ($31,450.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than University of St. Mary ($15,634 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 9.9% lower than costs at University of Saint Mary ($8,250 vs. $9,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 129.1% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($23,638 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or PSC .
- Accepted freshman University of St. Mary students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or University of St. Mary ? 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 University of St. Mary and PSC.
- The graduation rate at University of St. Mary is higher than Philander Smith College (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Mary earn on average $14,400 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $26,800)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($23,750 vs. $31,000)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($245 vs. $320)
- More University of St. Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/