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Overview |
Stevenson University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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
- Stevenson University is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 2,077 students)
Stevenson University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Penn State Berks?
- Stevenson University is 134.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Stevenson University than Penn State Berks ($36,036.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Stevenson University ($21,728 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 1% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($14,334 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 231.4% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($28,258 vs. $8,528)
Stevenson University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 28 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Penn State Berks (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $3,200 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,100)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/