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Overview |
Stevenson University | CSU | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Stevenson University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevenson University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 3,418 students)
Stevenson University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or CSU?
- Stevenson University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Stevenson University than Charleston Southern University ($36,036.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Stevenson University ($17,536 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 28.7% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($11,250 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 7% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($28,258 vs. $26,417)
Stevenson University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 24 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or CSU? 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 CSU and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Charleston Southern University (62% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $12,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University and Stevenson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and Stevenson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/