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Overview |
Stevenson University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Stevenson University is 134.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($36,036.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Stevenson University ($22,096 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevenson University are 3.4% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($14,480 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 218.1% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($28,258 vs. $8,882)
Stevenson University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 37 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Stevenson University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $3,200 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,100)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/