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UT Arlington UNT Tarleton Wayland Baptist University Friends University UAPB MSU| Philander Smith College | Texas Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
PSC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 4% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (2,578 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 165.9% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.9% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Philander Smith College ($31,390.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Texas Wesleyan University ($15,634 vs. $15,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 32.4% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($8,250 vs. $10,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 181.5% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($29,039 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Texas Wesleyan University is higher than Philander Smith College (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $17,400 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $26,800)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,001 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($24,999 vs. $31,000)
- Texas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More Texas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/