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NJIT RPI Rutgers NYU RIT Lehigh Northeastern IIT UB BU Villanova TCNJ| Stevens Institute of Technology | Olin College of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Olin College | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevens | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $152 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Stevens | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | Olin College | ||
| 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 386 students)
Stevens vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Olin College?
- Olin College of Engineering is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($57,280.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Olin College than Stevens Institute of Technology ($57,280.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olin College of Engineering than Stevens ($38,502 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Technology are 8.5% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($17,080 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Stevens Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is 26.8% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($40,522 vs. $31,949)
Stevens vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 166 points higher than at Stevens (1340)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Stevens (31)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Stevens (3.88)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Olin College (19.1%)
Stevens vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or Olin College? 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 Olin College and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (96% vs. 79%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $13,540 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($14,710 vs. $28,250)
- Olin College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($152 vs. $292)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/