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Overview |
Stevenson University | EMU | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | |||
| 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 | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Stevenson University | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | EMU | ||
| 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 1,334 students)
Stevenson University vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at EMU than Stevenson University ($40,590.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Stevenson University ($23,783 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 18.3% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($12,240 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Stevenson University ($30,460 vs. $28,258)
Stevenson University vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 3 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or EMU? 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 EMU and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Stevenson University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $8,200 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/