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Overview |
PC | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
PC | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PC | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $155 |
Diversity |
PC | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
PC | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 5% | ||
Campus |
PC | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Augusta University?
- Presbyterian College is 465.7% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at PC than Augusta University ($38,990.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than PC ($13,572 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 13% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,998 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Augusta University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 282.2% larger than aid received Augusta University ($34,379 vs. $8,995)
PC vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 37 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Augusta University (23)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or Augusta 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 Augusta University and PC.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $15,600 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $47,700)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $11,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,108)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($155 vs. $269)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/