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Overview |
Stephens College | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Stephens College | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Stephens College | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (6,868 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or UT Martin?
- Stephens College is 193.5% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Stephens College than The University of Tennessee Martin ($24,586.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Stephens College ($12,619 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 62.2% lower than costs at Stephens College ($7,082 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than The University of Tennessee Martin (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 67.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($15,518 vs. $9,261)
Stephens College vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 14 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming UT Martin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee Martin earn on average $1,700 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,400)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/