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Overview |
PC | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 26% | ||
Campus |
PC | Maryville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 1,069 students)
PC vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Maryville College?
- Presbyterian College is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Maryville College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at PC than Maryville College ($38,990.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Maryville College ($21,571 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 11.6% lower than costs at Maryville College ($11,300 vs. $12,616)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Maryville College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 11.7% larger than aid received Maryville College ($34,379 vs. $30,782)
PC vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 30 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at PC (3.6)
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or Maryville 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 Maryville College and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Maryville College (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,500)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/