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Overview |
Stetson University | AU | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,669 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,820 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,820 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,030 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,914 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,034 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Stetson University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,824 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 6,762 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stetson University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stetson University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 3,669 students)
Stetson University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or AU?
- Stetson University is 67.6% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($54,820.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Stetson University than Anderson University ($54,820.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Stetson University ($22,222 vs. $22,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 30.4% lower than costs at Stetson University ($12,290 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 83.8% larger than aid received Anderson University ($47,034 vs. $25,586)
Stetson University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than AU (52.8%)
Stetson University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or AU? 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 AU and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Anderson University (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Stetson University earn on average $7,900 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/