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Overview |
Stetson University | AMU | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stetson University | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Stetson University | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | AMU | ||
| 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
- Stetson University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 1,310 students)
Stetson University vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or AMU?
- Stetson University is 106.5% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.5% higher at Stetson University than Ave Maria University ($51,960.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Stetson University ($21,078 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 14.1% lower than costs at Stetson University ($13,402 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 97.5% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($42,150 vs. $21,341)
Stetson University vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than AMU (44.2%)
Stetson University vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or AMU? 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 AMU and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Ave Maria University (64% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/