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Overview |
Stetson University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Stetson University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Stetson University | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | USC Beaufort | ||
| 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 USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 2,124 students)
Stetson University vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or USC Beaufort?
- Stetson University is 402.3% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.9% higher at Stetson University than University of South Carolina Beaufort ($51,960.00 vs. $21,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Stetson University ($16,113 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 75.3% lower than costs at Stetson University ($8,722 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than University of South Carolina Beaufort (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 398.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($42,150 vs. $8,452)
Stetson University vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
Stetson University vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (64% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Stetson University earn on average $8,700 more per year than USC Beaufort graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $36,700)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $2,526 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($24,474 vs. $27,000)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/