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Overview |
Prescott College | PC | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Prescott College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $269 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Prescott College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at PC than Prescott College ($38,990.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Prescott College ($21,571 vs. $25,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 18.7% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,520 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 70.6% larger than aid received Prescott College ($34,379 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Prescott College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 43 points higher than at Prescott College (1039)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Prescott College (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than PC (59.4%)
Prescott College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College or PC? 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 PC and Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Prescott College (68% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $6,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,108)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($201 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/