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Overview |
Stetson University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Stetson University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Stetson University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| 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
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 3,928 students)
Stetson University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Abilene Christian University?
- Stetson University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Stetson University than Abilene Christian University ($51,960.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Abilene Christian University ($25,756 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 33% lower than costs at Stetson University ($11,500 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 60.4% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($42,150 vs. $26,280)
Stetson University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Stetson University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Abilene Christian University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $600 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,400)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/