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Overview |
Northeastern | Stevens | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $292 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Northeastern | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | 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
- Northeastern University is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 9,314 students)
Northeastern vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Stevens?
- Northeastern University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Northeastern than Stevens Institute of Technology ($59,100.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Stevens ($35,827 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Technology are 7.9% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($17,080 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Northeastern University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 32.5% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($42,331 vs. $31,949)
Northeastern vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 95 points higher than at Stevens (1340)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Stevens (31)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Stevens (3.88)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than Northeastern University (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $19,600 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $69,500)
- Northeastern University students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,875 vs. $28,250)
- Northeastern graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($288 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/