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MCA Memphis Talladega College Alabama State| Stillman College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stillman College | CBU | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Stillman College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| 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 |
Stillman College | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Stillman College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Stillman College based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 272% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272% higher at CBU than Stillman College ($35,520.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than CBU ($15,574 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 1.7% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($10,054 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Stillman College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 123.8% larger than aid received Stillman College ($26,964 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 274 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming CBU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stillman College (18)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College or CBU? 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 CBU and Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Stillman College (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $21,100 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $29,500)
- Christian Brothers University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,000)
- CBU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($279 vs. $351)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/