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Overview |
Stephens College | Methodist | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Stephens College | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Stephens College | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | Methodist | ||
| 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
- Methodist University is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 52.3% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Methodist than Stephens College ($37,438.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephens College than Methodist ($26,372 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 11.7% lower than costs at Methodist University ($11,488 vs. $12,828)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College as Methodist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 63.4% larger than aid received Stephens College ($25,361 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 81 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Stephens College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Methodist University (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,400)
- Methodist University and Stephens College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Methodist University and Stephens College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/