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Overview |
Stevenson University | VSU | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevenson University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Stevenson University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or VSU?
- Stevenson University is 550.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.8% higher at Stevenson University than Virginia State University ($36,036.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Stevenson University ($15,773 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 25.4% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($11,544 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 145.8% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($28,258 vs. $11,498)
Stevenson University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 149 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Stevenson University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or VSU? 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 VSU and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Virginia State University (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $15,400 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $36,700)
- Stevenson University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Stevenson University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/