Goshen vs Philander Smith
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Goshen CollegeGoshen, INCatholic life on campusPhilander Smith UniversityLittle Rock, ARCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Goshen has the higher graduation rate: 65% against 30% at Philander Smith.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Goshen: $51,943, against $38,427 at Philander Smith.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Goshen, IN
Little Rock, AR
Setting
City
City
Students
824
866
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
84%
Average SAT
950
Graduation rate
65%
30%
First-year retention
80%
66%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$14,493
$14,224
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,761
$13,393
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$6,947
$14,606
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,163
$16,686
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$17,413
$12,847
Net price, over $110,000 income
$19,447
$15,800
Median debt
$22,974
$24,736
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$51,943
$38,427
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.