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Overview |
Stephens College | PC | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 532 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #371 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,098 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,261 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,424 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 414 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1270 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Stephens College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Stephens College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,136 students vs. 532 students)
Stephens College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at PC than Stephens College ($40,200.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Stephens College ($20,058 vs. $23,261)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 3% lower than costs at Stephens College ($12,713 vs. $13,098)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 91.7% larger than aid received Stephens College ($37,241 vs. $19,424)
Stephens College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 46 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming PC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than PC (72.3%)
Stephens College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College or PC? 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 PC and Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Stephens College (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,400)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/