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Overview |
PSC | Central | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
PSC | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $232 |
Diversity |
PSC | Central | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Central?
- Philander Smith College is 46.8% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Central than Philander Smith College ($16,080.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than PSC ($15,117 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 17.6% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($8,250 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Philander Smith College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 58.3% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($10,317 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Central? 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 Central and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Philander Smith College (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $14,700 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $26,800)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $8,559 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($22,441 vs. $31,000)
- Central graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($232 vs. $320)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/