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Overview |
Stevenson University | PAFA | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevenson University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Stevenson University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stevenson University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 172 students)
Stevenson University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at PAFA than Stevenson University ($40,500.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevenson University than PAFA ($27,600 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevenson University are 20.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,480 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 75.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($28,258 vs. $16,087)
Stevenson University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Stevenson University .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Stevenson University (73% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $30,100 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/