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Overview |
PVAMU | Parker University | ||
| Location | Prairie View, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,056 | 2,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pvamu.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
PVAMU | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,387 | $15,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,590 | $15,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,605 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,875 | $24,116 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,071 | $7,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
PVAMU | Parker University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,691 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,329 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PVAMU | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PVAMU | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,955 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $65 |
Diversity |
PVAMU | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 86% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
PVAMU | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
PVAMU | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Parker University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 2,063 students)
PVAMU vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PVAMU or Parker University?
- Parker University is 106.6% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($15,264.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at PVAMU than Parker University ($22,590.00 vs. $15,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Parker University ($12,875 vs. $24,116)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 37.4% lower than costs at Parker University ($9,605 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Parker University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 92.2% larger than aid received Parker University ($14,071 vs. $7,322)
Which college is harder to get into, PVAMU or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or PVAMU .
PVAMU vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PVAMU or Parker 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 Parker University and PVAMU.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $15,900 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $39,000)
- Parker University students graduate with a $22,590 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($6,365 vs. $28,955)
- Parker University graduates are paying $234 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($65 vs. $299)
- More Parker University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/