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Overview |
Stephens College | Memphis | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Stephens College | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stephens College | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Stephens College | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Memphis?
- Stephens College is 194.4% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at Stephens College than University of Memphis ($24,586.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Stephens College ($13,873 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 13.5% lower than costs at Stephens College ($10,126 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than University of Memphis (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 61.2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($15,518 vs. $9,625)
Stephens College vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 7 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Stephens College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than University of Memphis (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $4,800 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,400)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/