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Overview |
Stevenson University | Cairn | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | Cairn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stevenson University is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 1,031 students)
Stevenson University vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Cairn?
- Stevenson University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Stevenson University than Cairn University ($36,036.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than Stevenson University ($25,923 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 23.1% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($11,764 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Cairn University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 53.8% larger than aid received Cairn University ($28,258 vs. $18,376)
Stevenson University vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 30 points higher than at Cairn (976)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cairn (21)
- Accepted freshman Cairn students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Cairn (81%)
Stevenson University vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Stevenson University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $37,000)
- Cairn University and Stevenson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cairn University and Stevenson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/