Stillman College vs Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Stillman College and Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, both historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), offer unique educational experiences for students seeking a diverse and enriching academic environment. While they share commonalities as HBCUs, they also have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Stillman College, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community feel. Cheyney University, situated in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, offers a wider range of undergraduate programs and a larger student population, providing a more vibrant and diverse campus life. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into specific differences in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, helping you make an informed decision about which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Cheyney University of Pennsylvania	Stillman College
Overview
Location	Cheyney, Pennsylvania	Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	62.0%	64.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	75.8%
Application fees	$25	$20
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		1,190
Total number of admissions given out		902
Admitted students who chose to enroll		134
Yield rate		14.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $25,102 Out of state: $30,368	$28,052
Average net price	$11,339	$14,760
Tuition	In state: $7,716 Out of state: $12,732	$9,548
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,148 Meal plan: $4,368	Room/dormitory: $5,984 Meal plan: $4,070
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $13,454	98.0% Average amount $9,312
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,906	71.0% Average amount $6,512
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $10,250	2.0% Average amount $14,324

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	642 Men 36.0% Women 64.0%	728 Men 44.0% Women 56.0%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	14.4%	N/A
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	558	416
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland New York District of Columbia	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Business Communication and Journalism Education	Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.0%	14.7%
Dropout rate	33.0%	75.0%
Transferred out	26.0%	9.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,764 Year 2: $33,138 Year 3: $39,690 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,970 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,892 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: N/A	Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,320 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,884 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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