PSC vs. COM
PSC ranked #-1 and COM ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Philander Smith University and College of the Mainland with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- PSC's tuition ($13,014) is more expensive than COM ($3,873).
- PSC's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than COM (18 to 1).
- COM (4,961 students) is larger than PSC (866 students) with more enrolled students.
- PSC ($13,087) has higher amount of financial aid than COM ($4,174).
- PSC's graduation rate (32%) is higher than COM (28%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$2,973 In-State
$3,873 out-of-state
$3,873 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,174
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
4,961 (All undergraduate)
682 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
110 Faculties (full-time)
325 Staffs (full-time)
$60,056 Faculty Salary
$63,687 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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