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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Stevens | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1380/1510 | ||
| 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 | 11:1 | ||
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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 | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 29% | ||
| 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 | 93% | 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 (11,017 students vs. 9,314 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Stevens?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 337.4% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.4% higher at Stevens than Rutgers University Newark ($56,424.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Stevens ($16,578 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 19.1% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($14,343 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Rutgers University Newark (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 142.6% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($31,949 vs. $13,168)
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 (73.9%) than Stevens (46.2%)
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/