by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Philander Smith worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
These Philander Smith majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Business Administration / Management | #563 of 1,232 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #563 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #575 of 1,251 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | #648 of 1,477 |
College Factual did not have enough data to determine a value ranking for Philander Smith this year.
Philander Smith University is ranked #41 out of #50 in Arkansas for quality and #33 out of #47 for Arkansas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Philander Smith financial aid page to be sure.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Philander Smith costs about $15,902. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $63,607 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $28,206 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,224 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,902 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $63,607 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Philander Smith net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $112,824 | — | — |
| All Students | $63,607 | #33 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,896 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Philander Smith shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,661 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,460 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,092 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,335 |
About 88% of Philander Smith undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,496 per year. Get more details on the Philander Smith financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Philander Smith net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.