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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Stevens | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,809 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #114 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $58,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $58,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,060 | $18,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,425 | $43,665 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,298 | $32,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,779 | 14,170 | ||
| Admitted | 13,997 | 6,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 43.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1370/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $292 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Stevens | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (10,809 students vs. 8,842 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Stevens?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 329.1% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($58,680.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at Stevens than Rutgers University Newark ($58,680.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Stevens ($17,425 vs. $43,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 23.8% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($15,060 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Rutgers University Newark (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 101.2% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($32,789 vs. $16,298)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 310 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Newark has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Stevens (43.4%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark 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 Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than Rutgers University Newark (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $22,900 more per year than Rutgers University-Newark graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $6,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($22,215 vs. $28,250)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($229 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/