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Overview |
Stetson University | UT | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 10,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $30,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $30,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $34,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $14,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stetson University | UT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 40,286 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 10,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 26.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Stetson University | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | UT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Stetson University | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | UT | ||
| 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 3,928 students)
Stetson University vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or UT?
- Stetson University is 73% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Stetson University than The University of Tampa ($51,960.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than UT ($25,756 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 25.7% lower than costs at Stetson University ($12,160 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University as The University of Tampa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 200.3% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($42,150 vs. $14,034)
Stetson University vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UT (3.5)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than UT (26.3%)
Stetson University vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or UT? 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 UT and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than The University of Tampa (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $6,400 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $45,400)
- The University of Tampa students graduate with a $1,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($25,557 vs. $27,000)
- UT graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/