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Overview |
Stevenson University | SU | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevenson University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Stevenson University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or SU?
- Stevenson University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Stevenson University than Shenandoah University ($36,036.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Stevenson University ($26,143 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 28.9% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($11,230 vs. $14,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($28,258 vs. $23,467)
Stevenson University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 1 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than SU (80.4%)
Stevenson University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or SU? 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 SU and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Shenandoah University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $3,800 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/