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NJIT RPI Fairfield University Rutgers NYU Holy Cross Fordham Bentley RIT BC Lehigh Northeastern| Stevens Institute of Technology | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Providence | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Stevens | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevens | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Stevens | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 4,473 students)
Stevens vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Providence?
- Providence College is 1% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Providence than Stevens Institute of Technology ($56,980.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevens Institute of Technology than Providence ($41,689 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 3.3% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($16,540 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 3.2% larger than aid received Providence College ($31,949 vs. $30,971)
Stevens vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Stevens .
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Stevens vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or Providence? 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 Providence and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (85% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $21,100 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $68,000)
- Providence College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Providence graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/