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Overview |
Stevenson University | ECU | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 27,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $9,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 21,383 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 19,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Stevenson University | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Stevenson University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | ECU | ||
| 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
- East Carolina University is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or ECU?
- Stevenson University is 709.4% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Stevenson University than East Carolina University ($36,036.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Stevenson University ($14,410 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 33.9% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($10,816 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than East Carolina University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 213.3% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($28,258 vs. $9,020)
Stevenson University vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 47 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or ECU? 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 ECU and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than East Carolina University (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $8,200 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $27,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/