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Overview |
Stevenson University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Stevenson University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or WVSU?
- Stevenson University is 343.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.9% higher at Stevenson University than West Virginia State University ($36,036.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Stevenson University ($11,684 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 18.6% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($12,214 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 198% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($28,258 vs. $9,482)
Stevenson University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 79 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than West Virginia State University (62% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $19,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/