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Overview |
PC | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
PC | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $206 |
Diversity |
PC | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
PC | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 45% | ||
Campus |
PC | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Tennessee?
- Presbyterian College is 244.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at PC than The University of Tennessee ($38,990.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Tennessee ($21,571 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 7.5% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($11,300 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 224.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($34,379 vs. $10,593)
PC vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or PC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 132 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at PC (3.6)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than The University of Tennessee (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $8,600 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $47,700)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $6,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,108)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($206 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/