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UMBC TU McDaniel College Fayetteville State University Mount St. Mary's University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU YCP Salisbury| Stevenson University | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevenson University | ECSU | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Stevenson University | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Stevenson University | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | ECSU | ||
| 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 2,149 students)
Stevenson University vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or ECSU?
- Stevenson University is 3,503.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 620.7% higher at Stevenson University than Elizabeth City State University ($36,036.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Stevenson University ($4,120 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 65.9% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($8,727 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 218.3% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($28,258 vs. $8,877)
Stevenson University vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 162 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than ECSU (74.2%)
Stevenson University vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Elizabeth City State University (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $21,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/