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Hunter NJIT RPI Baruch Rutgers NYU Brooklyn College Lehman Binghamton University RIT Lehigh Northeastern| Stevens Institute of Technology | CUNY City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 15,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,680 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,680 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $18,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,665 | $4,599 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,789 | $9,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Stevens | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,170 | 31,988 | ||
| Admitted | 6,156 | 18,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4% | 58.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1370/1500 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevens | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $117 |
Diversity |
Stevens | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Stevens | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (15,012 students vs. 8,842 students)
Stevens vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or City College of New York?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 746.8% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($58,680.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.4% higher at Stevens than CUNY City College ($58,680.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Stevens ($4,599 vs. $43,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 3% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($18,104 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than CUNY City College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 255% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($32,789 vs. $9,236)
Stevens vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 215 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Stevens (43.4%)
Stevens vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than CUNY City College (79% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $39,300 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $16,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($11,400 vs. $28,250)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($117 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/