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Overview |
Stevenson University | CU | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,507 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,940 | $26,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,940 | $26,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,201 | $17,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,166 | $23,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,233 | 2,788 | ||
| Admitted | 4,354 | 1,868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Stevenson University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevenson University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (3,507 students vs. 3,072 students)
Stevenson University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or CU?
- Stevenson University is 38.7% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($36,940.00 vs. $26,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Stevenson University than Cumberland University ($36,940.00 vs. $26,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Stevenson University ($17,669 vs. $28,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 44.6% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($10,360 vs. $14,978)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($29,166 vs. $23,749)
Stevenson University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 17 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than CU (67%)
Stevenson University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or CU? 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 CU and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Cumberland University (62% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $12,200 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU 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/