Private College
Philander Smith University
Private College in Little Rock, AR. Six-year graduation rate 30%. Median 10-year earnings $38,427.
Verdict Mixed outcomes
Philander Smith University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$38,427
Median debt at grad
$24,736
Mobility score
1.0
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
30.4%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $38,427 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 30%.
Admissions
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Academics
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Financial Aid
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Outcomes
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
- ! Debt-to-income ratio 0.64 — elevated (above 0.60)
- ! Mobility score 1.0 — limited economic uplift documented
- ! Graduation rate 30% — below national average
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How we evaluate Philander Smith University
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