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Overview |
Stetson University | PLU | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Stetson University | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Stetson University | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Stetson University | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 2,633 students)
Stetson University vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or PLU?
- Stetson University is 5% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Stetson University than Pacific Lutheran University ($51,960.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Stetson University ($24,825 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 29.3% lower than costs at Stetson University ($11,826 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Pacific Lutheran University ($42,150 vs. $36,435)
Stetson University vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than PLU (88.9%)
Stetson University vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or PLU? 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 PLU and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Stetson University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $45,400)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/