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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU Rollins USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly| University of San Diego | Stetson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Stetson University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
USD | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 24% | ||
Campus |
USD | Stetson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,928 students)
USD vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Stetson University?
- University of San Diego is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Stetson University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at USD than Stetson University ($53,810.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than USD ($25,756 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 11.2% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($15,290 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 15.8% larger than aid received University of San Diego ($42,150 vs. $36,408)
USD vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Stetson University? 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 Stetson University and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Stetson University (75% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $24,800 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $45,400)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/