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Franciscan Nova FGCU UT BAC Florida Southern University of St Thomas Flagler OSU Cottey College Colorado State Lake Forest College| Stephens College | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stephens College | AMU | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #598 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stephens College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Stephens College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at AMU than Stephens College ($25,168.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Stephens College ($21,078 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 16.7% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,488 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 37.5% larger than aid received Stephens College ($21,341 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 62 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming AMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (64.2%) than AMU (44.2%)
Stephens College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College or AMU? 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 AMU and Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Ave Maria University (55% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/