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NJIT Harvard Yale Barnard RPI Princeton Cornell UChicago NYU Rutgers Stanford Brown| Stevens Institute of Technology | Columbia University in the City of New York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Columbia | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 52% |
Admission |
Stevens | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 |
Stevens | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $222 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Stevens | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 9,314 students)
Stevens vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Columbia than Stevens Institute of Technology ($62,570.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Stevens ($22,058 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 4.9% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($16,286 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Columbia University in the City of New York (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 91.1% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($61,061 vs. $31,949)
Stevens vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 133 points higher than at Stevens (1340)
- Incoming Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Stevens (31)
- Accepted freshman Columbia 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 Columbia (3.9%)
Stevens vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or Columbia? 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 Columbia and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (93% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $18,500 more per year than Stevens graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $89,100)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,250)
- Columbia graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($222 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/