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Overview |
Stevenson University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevenson University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 888 students)
Stevenson University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Stevenson University is 146.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at Stevenson University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($36,036.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Stevenson University ($18,142 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 11.5% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($12,984 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 185.8% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($28,258 vs. $9,886)
Stevenson University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 13 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $3,200 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,100)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/