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Overview |
St. Thomas University | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,370 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stu.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Thomas University | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,600 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,600 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,460 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,654 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,668 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Thomas University | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,520 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 4,899 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | 1110/1305 | ||
| 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 |
St. Thomas University | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Thomas University | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,753 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Thomas University | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
St. Thomas University | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
St. Thomas University | Stetson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Thomas University is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (6,370 students vs. 3,928 students)
St. Thomas University vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Thomas University or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 59.4% more expensive to attend than St. Thomas University for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Stetson University than St. Thomas University ($51,960.00 vs. $32,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than St. Thomas University ($25,756 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Thomas University are 22.7% lower than costs at Stetson University ($12,460 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University as Stetson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 85.9% larger than aid received St. Thomas University ($42,150 vs. $22,668)
St. Thomas University vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Thomas University or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or St. Thomas University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at St. Thomas University (3.24)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than St. Thomas University (65.1%)
St. Thomas University vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Thomas University 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 St. Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than St. Thomas University (64% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $45,400)
- St. Thomas University students graduate with a $4,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($22,753 vs. $27,000)
- St. Thomas University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/