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Francis Marion University UAPB| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Philander Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAM | PSC | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | philander.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $11,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $11,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $15,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $10,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
UAM | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
UAM | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $26,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $320 |
Diversity |
UAM | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAM | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UAM | PSC | ||
| 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 Arkansas at Monticello is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (2,719 students vs. 769 students)
UAM vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or PSC?
- Philander Smith College is 131.9% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at PSC than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($11,804.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than PSC ($12,693 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 12.7% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($7,320 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 11.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($10,317 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or UAM .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM 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 UAM.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (31% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Monticello earn on average $7,000 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $26,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $31,000)
- UAM graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($155 vs. $320)
- More UAM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/