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Overview |
Stephens College | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 532 | 23,986 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $8,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $25,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,098 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,261 | $18,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,424 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Stephens College | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 414 | 18,354 | ||
| Admitted | 379 | 14,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1270 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stephens College | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stephens College | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | Nebraska | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (23,986 students vs. 532 students)
Stephens College vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Nebraska?
- Stephens College is 237.1% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $8,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Stephens College than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($27,000.00 vs. $25,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Stephens College ($18,029 vs. $23,261)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 5.8% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($13,098 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 103.3% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($19,424 vs. $9,554)
Stephens College vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 109 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Nebraska (77.1%)
Stephens College vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than Stephens College (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $12,200 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,400)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($21,700 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/