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Overview |
Stetson University | Beacon College | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Stetson University | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Stetson University | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Beacon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stetson University is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 501 students)
Stetson University vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Beacon College?
- Stetson University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Beacon College for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $46,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Stetson University than Beacon College ($51,960.00 vs. $46,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Beacon College ($25,756 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beacon College are 7.4% lower than costs at Stetson University ($14,234 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Beacon College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 101.4% larger than aid received Beacon College ($42,150 vs. $20,933)
Stetson University vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Beacon College (3.2)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Stetson University vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or Beacon 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 Beacon College and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Stetson University (82% vs. 64%)
- Beacon College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Beacon College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beacon College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/