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Overview |
PC | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $253 |
Diversity |
PC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
PC | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 18% | ||
Campus |
PC | USC Beaufort | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,124 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or USC Beaufort?
- Presbyterian College is 276.9% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at PC than University of South Carolina Beaufort ($38,990.00 vs. $21,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than PC ($16,113 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 29.6% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,722 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than University of South Carolina Beaufort (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 306.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($34,379 vs. $8,452)
PC vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 155 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming PC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at PC (3.6)
- USC Beaufort has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (68% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $11,000 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $1,634 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($24,474 vs. $26,108)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($253 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/