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Overview |
Stevenson University | RIC | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevenson University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Stevenson University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or RIC?
- Stevenson University is 280.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Stevenson University than Rhode Island College ($36,036.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Stevenson University ($11,014 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 7.9% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($13,414 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 274.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($28,258 vs. $7,537)
Stevenson University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 93 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Stevenson University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or RIC? 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 RIC and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Rhode Island College (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $10,100 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/