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Kentucky WKU WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU UC Tennessee Purdue CSU NKU| University of Louisville | Presbyterian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | PC | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $269 |
Diversity |
Louisville | PC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 1,136 students)
Louisville vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 218.2% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at PC than University of Louisville ($40,200.00 vs. $28,978.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than PC ($18,808 vs. $20,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 8.8% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($11,690 vs. $12,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 183.2% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($37,241 vs. $13,148)
Louisville vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 77 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at PC (3.6)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than PC (72.3%)
Louisville vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of Louisville (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $6,452 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,108)
- Louisville graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($203 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/