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Overview |
Stevenson University | WVU | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | |||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Stevenson University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or WVU?
- Stevenson University is 285% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Stevenson University than West Virginia University ($36,036.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Stevenson University ($12,202 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 24.6% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($11,618 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 141.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($28,258 vs. $11,685)
Stevenson University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 72 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming WVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
Stevenson University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or WVU? 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 WVU and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than West Virginia University (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $1,500 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/