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Overview |
PC | Stritch | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
PC | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
PC | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 24% | ||
Campus |
PC | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Stritch?
- Presbyterian College is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at PC than Cardinal Stritch University ($38,990.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than PC ($20,002 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 27% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,900 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 19.9% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($34,379 vs. $28,670)
PC vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 54 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming PC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or Stritch? 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 Stritch and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $4,800 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/