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Overview |
PC | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PC | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
PC | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
PC | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PC | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or USC Aiken?
- Presbyterian College is 275% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at PC than University of South Carolina Aiken ($38,990.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than PC ($11,872 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 34.9% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,376 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as University of South Carolina Aiken (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 247.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($34,379 vs. $9,891)
PC vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 106 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming PC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $8,100 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,600)
- University of South Carolina Aiken students graduate with a $108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,108)
- USC Aiken graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/