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Overview |
Stevenson University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.59 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Columbia College?
- Stevenson University is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Stevenson University than Columbia College ($36,036.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Stevenson University ($22,824 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 67% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($8,670 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 105.9% larger than aid received Columbia College ($28,258 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Stevenson University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
Stevenson University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Columbia College (62% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $4,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($22,034 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/