PSC vs. Ascent
PSC ranked #-1 and Ascent ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Philander Smith University and Ascent College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- PSC's tuition ($13,014) is more expensive than Ascent ($7,680).
- Ascent's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than PSC (12 to 1).
- PSC (866 students) is larger than Ascent (87 students) with more enrolled students.
- PSC ($13,087) has higher amount of financial aid than Ascent ($1,193).
- Ascent's graduation rate (50%) is higher than PSC (32%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$13,014
Financial Aid
$13,087
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
848 Undergraduate
18 Graduate
25 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
37 Faculties (full-time)
132 Staffs (full-time)
$52,842 Faculty Salary
$48,403 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,000 annual charge
-518 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,000 annual charge

Ascent College
Private, 4 years • Gainesville, VA #157 Faith-based Schools, #VA in Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$7,680
Financial Aid
$1,193
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
87 (All undergraduate)
81 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
1 Faculties (full-time)
4 Staffs (full-time)
$70,000 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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