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Overview |
Stevenson University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 569 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $315 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stevenson University is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 569 students)
Stevenson University vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Stevenson University is 525.6% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 525.6% higher at Stevenson University than Potomac College Herndon ($36,036.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 27.5% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($11,360 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Potomac College Herndon (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($28,258 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Stevenson University .
Stevenson University vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Potomac College Herndon (62% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $700 more per year than Potomac College-Herndon graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $51,400)
- Stevenson University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,500)
- Stevenson University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($279 vs. $315)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/