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WWU Webster University UAPB| Philander Smith College | Westminster College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 866 | 593 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | westminster-mo.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $31,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $31,156 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,986 | $26,780 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,788 | $23,501 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
PSC | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,279 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $273 |
Diversity |
PSC | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 16% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Westminster College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Philander Smith College is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (866 students vs. 593 students)
PSC vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 163.9% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($31,156.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.9% higher at Westminster College than Philander Smith College ($31,156.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Westminster College ($14,986 vs. $26,780)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 21.4% lower than costs at Westminster College ($10,000 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Philander Smith College (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 99.4% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($23,501 vs. $11,788)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Philander Smith College (63% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $21,100 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $26,800)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $4,563 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($26,437 vs. $31,000)
- Westminster College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($273 vs. $320)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/