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Overview |
Stevenson University | Wells | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevenson University | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | Wells | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stevenson University is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 357 students)
Stevenson University vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Wells?
- Stevenson University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Stevenson University than Wells College ($36,036.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Stevenson University ($20,601 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevenson University are 2.2% lower than costs at Wells College ($14,480 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University as Wells College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Wells College ($28,258 vs. $28,212)
Stevenson University vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Wells College (1011) is 5 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming Wells students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Wells students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or Wells? 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 Wells and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Wells College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $39,500)
- Wells College and Stevenson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wells College and Stevenson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wells graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/