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Overview |
Stetson University | UofSC | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Stetson University | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Stetson University | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Stetson University | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 3,928 students)
Stetson University vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or UofSC?
- Stetson University is 322.9% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at Stetson University than University of South Carolina Columbia ($51,960.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Stetson University ($22,427 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 29.8% lower than costs at Stetson University ($11,780 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 512.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($42,150 vs. $6,880)
Stetson University vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.69) as students at UofSC (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Stetson University vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Stetson University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $6,300 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $45,400)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UofSC 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/