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Overview |
Stetson University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 850/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stetson University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Stetson University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Stetson University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 1,514 students)
Stetson University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Columbia College?
- Stetson University is 144.5% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.5% higher at Stetson University than Columbia College ($51,960.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Stetson University ($18,779 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 82% lower than costs at Stetson University ($8,400 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Columbia College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 162% larger than aid received Columbia College ($42,150 vs. $16,089)
Stetson University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Stetson University (93.8%)
Stetson University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Columbia College (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Stetson University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/