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Westminster College UAPB| Philander Smith College | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | WWU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
PSC | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | - | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PSC | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $221 |
Diversity |
PSC | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
PSC | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
PSC | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or WWU?
- William Woods University is 124.5% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.5% higher at WWU than Philander Smith College ($26,500.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than WWU ($15,634 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 26.7% lower than costs at William Woods University ($8,250 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Philander Smith College (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 98% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($20,431 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or PSC .
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or WWU? 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 WWU and PSC.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Philander Smith College (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $11,800 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $26,800)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $9,563 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($21,437 vs. $31,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($221 vs. $320)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/