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Memphis Cottey College| Stephens College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stephens College | CBU | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 532 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,098 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,261 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,424 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 414 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1270 | 1040/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stephens College | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Stephens College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 532 students)
Stephens College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at CBU than Stephens College ($37,300.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Stephens College ($17,068 vs. $23,261)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 22.1% lower than costs at Stephens College ($10,731 vs. $13,098)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 49.7% larger than aid received Stephens College ($29,076 vs. $19,424)
Stephens College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 69 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming CBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than CBU (88.4%)
Stephens College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College or CBU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CBU and Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Christian Brothers University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,400)
- Christian Brothers University and Stephens College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Stephens College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/