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Overview |
PC | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $211 |
Diversity |
PC | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
PC | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 44% | ||
Campus |
PC | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Lipscomb?
- Presbyterian College is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at PC than Lipscomb University ($38,990.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Lipscomb ($21,571 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 24.2% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($11,300 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 40.9% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($34,379 vs. $24,404)
PC vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or PC .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 94 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at PC (3.6)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Lipscomb University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $800 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,108)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($211 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/