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Overview |
PC | CBU | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
PC | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
PC | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 27% | ||
Campus |
PC | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or CBU?
- Presbyterian College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at PC than Christian Brothers University ($38,990.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than PC ($18,612 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 10.6% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,220 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 27.5% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($34,379 vs. $26,964)
PC vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or PC .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 23 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming PC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at PC (3.6)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or CBU? 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 CBU and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Christian Brothers University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $2,900 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/