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Overview |
Stevenson University | RU | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Stevenson University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or RU?
- Stevenson University is 341.8% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at Stevenson University than Radford University ($36,036.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Stevenson University ($17,105 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 37% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($10,567 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 190.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($28,258 vs. $9,733)
Stevenson University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Stevenson University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or RU? 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 RU and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Radford University (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $4,700 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/