College comparison

Livingstone College vs Philander Smith University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Livingstone College Salisbury, NC	Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR
Acceptance rate	59%	—
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	924	751
Avg net price	$13,479	$14,224
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Salisbury, NC	Little Rock, AR

Quick answers

Is Livingstone College or Philander Smith University harder to get into?

Acceptance-rate data for one or both schools is incomplete, so a direct selectivity comparison isn't available yet.

What SAT score do you need for Livingstone College vs Philander Smith University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Livingstone College and — at Philander Smith University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.