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Overview |
PC | SLC | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
PC | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $276 |
Diversity |
PC | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
PC | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 10% | ||
Campus |
PC | SLC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than SLC based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 444 students)
PC vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or SLC?
- Presbyterian College is 34.9% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at PC than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($38,990.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 1.9% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($11,300 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($34,379 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PC or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or PC .
PC vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or SLC? 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 SLC and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $8,500 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,200)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $618 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($26,108 vs. $26,726)
- PC graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($269 vs. $276)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/