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Overview |
Stephens College | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Stephens College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Stephens College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stephens College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | Edgewood College | ||
| 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
- Edgewood College is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Edgewood College than Stephens College ($33,550.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephens College than Edgewood College ($26,372 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 5.5% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($11,488 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than Edgewood College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 25.1% larger than aid received Stephens College ($19,418 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 14 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College or Edgewood College? 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 Edgewood College and Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Edgewood College (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,400)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/