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Overview |
Tabor | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Tabor | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Tabor | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tabor | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Tabor | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | Stephens College | ||
| 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
- Tabor College is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (637 students vs. 590 students)
Tabor vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or Stephens College?
- Tabor College is 42.6% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Tabor than Stephens College ($35,050.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tabor College than Stephens College ($21,080 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tabor College are 23.5% lower than costs at Stephens College ($9,300 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 74.7% larger than aid received Stephens College ($27,113 vs. $15,518)
Tabor vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Tabor .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 29 points higher than at Tabor (1007)
- Incoming Tabor students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Stephens College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (64.2%) than Tabor (52.7%)
Tabor vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor or Stephens College? 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 Stephens College and Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Tabor College (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $37,400)
- Tabor College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tabor graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tabor students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/