PSC vs. A&M-Texarkana

Comparable Facts

Compare Philander Smith University in Little Rock, AR with Texas A&M University Texarkana in Texarkana, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Texas A&M University Texarkana is larger than PSC based on total student enrollment (2,412 students vs. 780 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Philander Smith University is located in Little Rock, AR (Midsize City setting); Texas A&M University Texarkana is in Texarkana, TX (Small City setting).
• Philander Smith University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Texas A&M University Texarkana is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Philander Smith University 11:1; Texas A&M University Texarkana 14:1.

PSC vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, PSC or A&M-Texarkana? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than PSC ($12,747 vs. $14,082).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith University are 28.4% lower than at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,000 vs. $13,972).
• Philander Smith University is 55.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than A&M-Texarkana (about $4,665 more per year; $13,014.00 vs. $8,349.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 246.4% higher at A&M-Texarkana than at Philander Smith University (about $32,066 more per year; $45,080.00 vs. $13,014.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Philander Smith University than at Texas A&M University Texarkana (99% vs. 92%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith University students is 33% larger than aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students ($14,283 vs. $10,736).

PSC vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, PSC or A&M-Texarkana? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between A&M-Texarkana and PSC.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresTexas A&M University Texarkana 870/1080.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresTexas A&M University Texarkana 16/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: PSC - Not reported; A&M-Texarkana - Test-free.
• Enrolled freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at PSC (3.04).

PSC vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for PSC and A&M-Texarkana? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Philander Smith University's six-year graduation rate is 31%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for A&M-Texarkana.
• Graduates from Texas A&M University Texarkana earn a median of about $11,100 more per year than PSC graduates about ten years after starting college ($37,900 vs. $26,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Texas A&M University Texarkana graduates have a $16,496 lower median loan debt than PSC graduates ($14,504 vs. $31,000).
• Among borrowers, A&M-Texarkana graduates have an estimated $171 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than PSC graduates ($149 vs. $320).
• More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.