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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Stevenson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Stevenson University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Stevenson, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,110 | 3,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | stevenson.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Stevenson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,690 | $36,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,690 | $36,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,084 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,675 | $28,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,444 | $29,166 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Stevenson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,953 | 5,233 | ||
| Admitted | 7,458 | 4,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Stevenson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Stevenson University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
USD | Stevenson University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 27% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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
- University of San Diego is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (9,110 students vs. 3,507 students)
USD vs. Stevenson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Stevenson University?
- University of San Diego is 50.8% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($55,690.00 vs. $36,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at USD than Stevenson University ($55,690.00 vs. $36,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevenson University than USD ($28,201 vs. $37,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevenson University are 20.7% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($14,978 vs. $18,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 28.4% larger than aid received Stevenson University ($37,444 vs. $29,166)
USD vs. Stevenson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Stevenson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevenson University or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 230 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming USD students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than USD (46.7%)
USD vs. Stevenson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Stevenson University (75% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $18,100 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $52,100)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/