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Lindenwood University UAPB| Philander Smith College | Fontbonne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Fontbonne University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 944 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | fontbonne.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Fontbonne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $27,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $27,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $20,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $22,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
PSC | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 880 | ||
| Admitted | - | 831 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Fontbonne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
PSC | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 21% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Fontbonne University | ||
| 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
- Fontbonne University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (944 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Fontbonne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Fontbonne University?
- Fontbonne University is 137.2% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($27,996.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.2% higher at Fontbonne University than Philander Smith College ($27,996.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Fontbonne University ($15,634 vs. $20,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 31.6% lower than costs at Fontbonne University ($8,250 vs. $10,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fontbonne University than Philander Smith College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fontbonne University students is 116% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($22,284 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Fontbonne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fontbonne University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Fontbonne University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Fontbonne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Fontbonne University? 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 Fontbonne University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Fontbonne University is higher than Philander Smith College (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fontbonne University earn on average $19,600 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $26,800)
- Fontbonne University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Fontbonne University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Fontbonne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/