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Overview |
AU | Stevens | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1380/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $292 |
Diversity |
AU | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
AU | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 32% | ||
Campus |
AU | Stevens | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 9,314 students)
AU vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Stevens?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 6.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Stevens than American University ($56,424.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than Stevens ($41,369 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 8.7% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($15,706 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than American University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 17.7% larger than aid received American University ($31,949 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or AU .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 88 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at AU (3.7)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Stevens? 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 Stevens and AU.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than American University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $24,300 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($24,250 vs. $28,250)
- AU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($250 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/