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Overview |
Stevenson University | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $143 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevenson University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 807 students)
Stevenson University vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Plaza College?
- Stevenson University is 177.2% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.2% higher at Stevenson University than Plaza College ($36,036.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Stevenson University ($17,178 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 106.9% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($7,000 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 314.2% larger than aid received Plaza College ($28,258 vs. $6,822)
Stevenson University vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Stevenson University .
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Plaza College (30%)
Stevenson University vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Stevenson University.
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $24,800 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $13,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($13,915 vs. $27,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($143 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/