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Overview |
ASU | PC | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $269 |
Diversity |
ASU | PC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 46% | ||
Campus |
ASU | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 1,199 students)
ASU vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 819.1% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at PC than Appalachian State University ($38,990.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than PC ($13,084 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 2.5% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($11,300 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 361.9% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($34,379 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 75 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming ASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at PC (3.6)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than PC (59.4%)
ASU vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or PC? 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 PC and ASU.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Appalachian State University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $6,100 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $5,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,108)
- ASU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($211 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/