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UCO-Central MACU UAPB| Philander Smith College | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | SNU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
PSC | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PSC | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $193 |
Diversity |
PSC | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
PSC | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
PSC | SNU | ||
| 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
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or SNU?
- Southern Nazarene University is 128.7% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.7% higher at SNU than Philander Smith College ($27,000.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than SNU ($15,634 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 4.4% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($7,900 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Philander Smith College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 93.4% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($19,948 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or PSC .
- Accepted freshman SNU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or SNU? 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 SNU and PSC.
- The graduation rate at SNU is higher than Philander Smith College (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $26,000 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $26,800)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($193 vs. $320)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/