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Overview |
Stevenson University | AU | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Stevenson University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or AU?
- Stevenson University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Stevenson University than Anderson University ($36,036.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Stevenson University ($21,633 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 28.9% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($11,230 vs. $14,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Anderson University ($28,258 vs. $24,409)
Stevenson University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 72 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than AU (45.4%)
Stevenson University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Anderson University (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $14,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/