Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CSU RU Wofford College Campbell University UVA St. Andrews University Longwood University Clemson Lander University AUM JMU Converse College| Presbyterian College | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
PC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
PC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $6,040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PC | UVa-Wise | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PC | UVa-Wise | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
PC | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $215 |
Diversity |
PC | UVa-Wise | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
PC | UVa-Wise | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 21% | ||
Campus |
PC | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or UVa-Wise?
- Presbyterian College is 545.5% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at PC than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($38,990.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than PC ($9,923 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 5.5% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($11,300 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 140.4% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($34,379 vs. $14,299)
PC vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 140 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming PC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $5,600 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $5,281 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($20,827 vs. $26,108)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($215 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/