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Overview |
Stetson University | CofC | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stetson University | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Stetson University | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Stetson University | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 3,928 students)
Stetson University vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or CofC?
- Stetson University is 315.1% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Stetson University than College of Charleston ($51,960.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Stetson University ($21,120 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 17.7% lower than costs at Stetson University ($12,986 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University as College of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 343.7% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($42,150 vs. $9,499)
Stetson University vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than CofC (75.7%)
Stetson University vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or CofC? 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 CofC and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than College of Charleston (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $800 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $45,400)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/