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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Philander Smith College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | JCSU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
PSC | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | - | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $331 |
Diversity |
PSC | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
PSC | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 41% | ||
Campus |
PSC | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 48% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at JCSU than Philander Smith College ($17,474.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than JCSU ($15,634 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 16.2% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($7,100 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Philander Smith College (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($12,911 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or PSC .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at JCSU (2.48)
PSC vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or JCSU? 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 JCSU and PSC.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Philander Smith College (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $3,500 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $26,800)
- Philander Smith College students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($31,000 vs. $32,050)
- PSC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($320 vs. $331)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/