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Overview |
Stephens College | WWU | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Stephens College | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stephens College | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Stephens College | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or WWU?
- William Woods University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at WWU than Stephens College ($26,500.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Stephens College ($23,363 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 9.9% lower than costs at Stephens College ($10,450 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than William Woods University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 31.7% larger than aid received Stephens College ($20,431 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 1 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming WWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (64.2%) than WWU (61.5%)
Stephens College vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College or WWU? 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 WWU and Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than William Woods University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $37,400)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/