Cabarrus College of Health Sciences vs Presbyterian College

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences and Presbyterian College, while both offering unique educational experiences, present distinct differences in their academic offerings, student demographics, and outcomes. Cabarrus College, with an acceptance rate of 100%, emphasizes healthcare-related programs, catering to aspiring healthcare professionals. Presbyterian College, with a more selective admissions process (acceptance rate of 68%), offers a broader range of majors, including liberal arts and sciences, business, and education. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, such as student body diversity, graduation rates, and popular majors, to determine which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and goals.

	Cabarrus College of Health Sciences	Presbyterian College
Overview
Location	Concord, North Carolina	Clinton, South Carolina
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		76.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	46.0%	71.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	$179
SAT range	945 - 1145	1010 - 1220
ACT range	20 - 25	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	67.0%	39.0%
Students submitting ACT score	60.0%	27.0%
Total number of applicants	50	1,964
Total number of admissions given out	23	1,394
Admitted students who chose to enroll	15	226
Yield rate	65.2%	16.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$31,290	$55,750
Average net price	$18,506	$21,170
Tuition	$13,850	$38,220
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $5,400 Meal plan: $5,700
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	50.0% Average amount $7,420	95.0% Average amount $33,202
Students receiving federal student loan	90.0% Average amount $5,944	86.0% Average amount $3,939
Students taking out private loans	20.0% Average amount $4,500	8.0% Average amount $12,162

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	438 Men 6.4% Women 93.6%	991 Men 48.5% Women 51.5%
Graduate students	119 Men 5.9% Women 94.1%	240 Men 25.8% Women 74.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	42.2%
International students	N/A	2.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,122
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	South Carolina Georgia Florida North Carolina Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Psychology Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	7:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	79.0%	59.2%
Dropout rate	21.1%	8.4%
Transferred out	N/A	31.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $58,677 Year 2: $53,219 Year 3: $55,481 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,111 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $32,155 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,605 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: N/A	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $100,950 Year 2: $118,465 Year 3: $119,548 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,314 Year 2: $42,363 Year 3: $50,307 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,824 Year 3: $39,461 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,474 Year 2: $33,518 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,927 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $16,663 Year 3: N/A Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,312 Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,479 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,696 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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