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AU NJIT Georgetown RPI Northeastern Rutgers BU NYU Fordham University of Richmond RIT William & Mary| George Washington University | Stevens Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Stevens | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
George Washington | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $292 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
George Washington | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 32% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Stevens | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 9,314 students)
George Washington vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Stevens?
- George Washington University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at George Washington than Stevens Institute of Technology ($62,110.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevens Institute of Technology than George Washington ($41,689 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 8.7% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($15,720 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than George Washington University (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($35,257 vs. $31,949)
George Washington vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 46 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Stevens (46.2%)
George Washington vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (81% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $8,600 more per year than George Washington graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $80,500)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($24,962 vs. $28,250)
- George Washington graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($258 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/