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UAPB| Selma University | Philander Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Selma University | PSC | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50 | 769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selmauniversity.org | philander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Selma University | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,800 | $11,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,800 | $11,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 86% |
Admission |
Selma University | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.15 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Selma University | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Selma University | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $26,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $320 |
Diversity |
Selma University | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Selma University | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Selma University | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Philander Smith College is larger than than Selma University based on total student enrollment (769 students vs. 50 students)
Selma University vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Selma University or PSC?
- Philander Smith College is 145.9% more expensive to attend than Selma University for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.9% higher at PSC than Selma University ($11,804.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Selma University are 37.5% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($6,000 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philander Smith College than Selma University (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is ?% larger than aid received Selma University ($10,317 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Selma University or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or Selma University .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Selma University (2.15)
Selma University vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Selma University or PSC? 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 PSC and Selma University.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than Selma University (31% vs. 21%)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Selma University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/