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Miami Gardens, FL · DeLand, FL
| St. Thomas University | Stetson University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $26,312/yr | $19,372/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $24,657/yr | $15,931/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,125 | $23,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $26,101/yr | $14,657/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $27,122/yr | $17,327/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,081/yr | $22,600/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,098/yr | $26,904/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $203/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,210/yr | $17,728/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,804/yr | $17,728/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $360/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,016/yr | $1,499/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $51,205/yr | $72,533/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,770/yr | $57,410/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $34,770/yr | $57,410/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 27% | 37% |
| Students taking federal loans | 31% | 46% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 98% | 72% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1060–1270 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1176 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 21–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 21–29 · Math 18–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,798 | 7,824 |
| Students accepted | 4,769 | 6,762 |
| Students who enrolled | 564 | 638 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 9.4% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 11% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 48% | 62% |
| Freshmen who come back | 57% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,272/yr | $51,642/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,619–$82,134 | $32,864–$76,909 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 49% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 43% | 65% |
| Black students graduating | 43% | 50% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 47% | 63% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 58% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,435/yr | $44,792/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 37% | 56% |
| Pell students who graduate | 46% | 58% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 58% |
| Low-income students who finish | 47% | 59% |
| Students who transfer out | 31% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,109/yr | $49,140/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 44% · Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 7% | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Social Sciences 11% · Visual & Performing Arts 10% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 44% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 4% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 3% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $84,601/yr | Accounting and Related Services — $69,747/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6% | 14% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,214 | 2,297 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,166 | 1,426 |
| Average professor pay | $8,625/mo | $11,041/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 66% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $26,170 | $52,032 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | DeLand, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1961 | 1883 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 15% | 8.8% |
| Men | 55% | 43% |
| Women | 45% | 57% |
| White students | 9.8% | 48% |
| Black students | 35% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 34% | 22% |
| Asian students | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 6.2% |
| Other / not reported | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 41% | 27% |
| Part-time students | 8.8% | 1.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.4% | 3.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,550/yr | $14,922/yr |
| Endowment | $43.0M | $390.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 870 | 1,942 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,830/yr | $8,912/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,320/yr | $8,390/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 23 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 809 | 495 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.0M | $8.4M |
| Athletics budget | $12.3M | $25.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $12.3M | $25.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $117,151 | $280,139 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.