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Overview |
Stetson University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Stetson University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 3,928 students)
Stetson University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Lipscomb?
- Stetson University is 51.5% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Stetson University than Lipscomb University ($51,960.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Lipscomb ($25,756 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 8.9% lower than costs at Stetson University ($14,036 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 72.7% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($42,150 vs. $24,404)
Stetson University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Stetson University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Lipscomb University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,400)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/