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Overview |
PSC | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $279 |
Diversity |
PSC | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 24% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Stetson University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Polk State College is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 3,928 students)
PSC vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 1,992.6% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 423.1% higher at Stetson University than Polk State College ($51,960.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than Stetson University ($9,588 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 83.4% lower than costs at Stetson University ($8,339 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Polk State College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 1,230.5% larger than aid received Polk State College ($42,150 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or PSC .
PSC vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Stetson 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 Stetson University and PSC.
- Graduates from Stetson University earn on average $11,400 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $17,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($9,500 vs. $27,000)
- PSC graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($98 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/