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Talladega College Alabama State UAPB| Stillman College | Philander Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stillman College | PSC | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | philander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $11,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $11,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $15,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $10,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 86% |
Admission |
Stillman College | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Stillman College | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $26,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $320 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Stillman College | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Philander Smith College is larger than than Stillman College based on total student enrollment (769 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or PSC?
- Philander Smith College is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at PSC than Stillman College ($11,804.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than PSC ($15,574 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 21.9% lower than costs at Stillman College ($8,250 vs. $10,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philander Smith College than Stillman College (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stillman College students is 16.8% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($12,049 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or Stillman College .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
Stillman College vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College or PSC? 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 PSC and Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Stillman College is higher than Philander Smith College (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Stillman College earn on average $2,700 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($29,500 vs. $26,800)
- Philander Smith College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $34,000)
- PSC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($320 vs. $351)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/