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UCO-Central SNU UAPB| Philander Smith College | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | MACU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 91% |
Admission |
PSC | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
PSC | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $283 |
Diversity |
PSC | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 17% | ||
Campus |
PSC | MACU | ||
| 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
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 48.8% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at MACU than Philander Smith College ($17,568.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than MACU ($15,634 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 4.6% lower than costs at Mid America Christian University ($8,250 vs. $8,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mid America Christian University than Philander Smith College (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 25.7% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($12,967 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or PSC .
PSC vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or MACU? 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 MACU and PSC.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than Mid America Christian University (31% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $18,200 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $26,800)
- Mid America Christian University students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($27,438 vs. $31,000)
- MACU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($283 vs. $320)
- More MACU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/