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UH University of St Thomas UMBC TU McDaniel College University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Mount St. Mary's University UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M YCP| Stevenson University | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevenson University | HBU | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | |||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Stevenson University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or HBU?
- Stevenson University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Stevenson University than Houston Baptist University ($36,036.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Stevenson University ($19,515 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 58.6% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($9,130 vs. $14,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 5% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($28,258 vs. $26,908)
Stevenson University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 54 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or HBU? 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 HBU and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Houston Baptist University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $500 more per year than HBU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $51,600)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- HBU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/