Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Rowan University Rutgers Kean Montclair State University TCNJ Monmouth University Rider University WCU JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU| Stockton University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Stockton | SU | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,080 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | su.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Stockton | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,740 | $33,790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,474 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,564 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,515 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,635 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Stockton | SU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,591 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 8,204 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stockton | SU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Stockton | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $258 |
Diversity |
Stockton | SU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Stockton | SU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 96% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stockton University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 4,260 students)
Stockton vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 165.2% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $12,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at SU than Stockton University ($33,790.00 vs. $20,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than SU ($18,515 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 20.8% lower than costs at Stockton University ($11,230 vs. $13,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Stockton University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 101.7% larger than aid received Stockton University ($23,467 vs. $11,635)
Stockton vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 69 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Stockton students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Stockton (3.54)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than SU (80.4%)
Stockton vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Shenandoah University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $800 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $48,300)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $3,892 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($21,108 vs. $25,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More Stockton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/