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Overview |
PC | Visible Music College | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | visible.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Visible Music College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $23,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $7,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
PC | Visible Music College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 294 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 60 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 75% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 605/1250 | ||
| 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 | Visible Music College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Visible Music College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | N/A |
Diversity |
PC | Visible Music College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | Visible Music College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 86% | ||
Campus |
PC | Visible Music College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Visible Music College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 230 students)
PC vs. Visible Music College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Visible Music College?
- Presbyterian College is 95% more expensive to attend than Visible Music College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95% higher at PC than Visible Music College ($38,990.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Visible Music College ($21,571 vs. $23,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Visible Music College are 88.3% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($6,000 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Visible Music College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 342.3% larger than aid received Visible Music College ($34,379 vs. $7,773)
PC vs. Visible Music College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Visible Music College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Visible Music College or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 112 points higher than at Visible Music College (970)
- Incoming PC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Visible Music College (20)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than Visible Music College (20.4%)
PC vs. Visible Music College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or Visible Music 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 Visible Music College and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Visible Music College (68% vs. 20%)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Visible Music College 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/