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Overview |
PSC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
PSC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
PSC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
PSC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harris Stowe State University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,084 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Philander Smith College is 117.6% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at PSC than Harris Stowe State University ($11,804.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than PSC ($10,239 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 17.5% lower than costs at Harris Stowe State University ($8,250 vs. $9,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harris Stowe State University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($10,507 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.04) as students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
PSC vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Harris-Stowe State 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 Harris-Stowe State University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than Harris Stowe State University (31% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Harris Stowe State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($30,100 vs. $26,800)
- Harris Stowe State University students graduate with a $3,975 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($27,025 vs. $31,000)
- Harris-Stowe State University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/