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Overview |
Arkansas | PSC | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | philander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $11,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $11,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $15,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $10,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 86% |
Admission |
Arkansas | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $26,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $320 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 769 students)
Arkansas vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or PSC?
- Philander Smith College is 54% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.4% higher at Arkansas than Philander Smith College ($25,420.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Arkansas ($15,634 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 49.9% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($8,250 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philander Smith College than University of Arkansas (86% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 21.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($10,317 vs. $8,474)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at PSC (3.04)
Arkansas vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Philander Smith College (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $23,600 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $26,800)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $31,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($222 vs. $320)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/