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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU McDaniel College Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Stevenson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Stevenson University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Stevenson, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 3,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | stevenson.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Stevenson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $36,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $36,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $14,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $27,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $28,258 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Stevenson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 4,793 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 4,031 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Stevenson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Stevenson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Stevenson University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TU | Stevenson University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
TU | Stevenson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 3,483 students)
TU vs. Stevenson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Stevenson University?
- Stevenson University is 397.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Stevenson University than Towson University ($36,036.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Stevenson University ($14,443 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 6.1% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($13,642 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 147.6% larger than aid received Towson University ($28,258 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Stevenson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Stevenson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevenson University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 75 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Stevenson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Stevenson University? 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 Stevenson University and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Stevenson University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,100)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/