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Overview |
Stevenson University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevenson University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 3,026 students)
Stevenson University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Arcadia than Stevenson University ($46,430.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevenson University than Arcadia ($27,600 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 5.5% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($13,720 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Stevenson University ($30,934 vs. $28,258)
Stevenson University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 98 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Stevenson University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is the same as at Arcadia University (62% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and Stevenson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Stevenson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/