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NJIT RIT Binghamton University Rutgers Northeastern NYU U of R Lehigh MIT WPI Case Western Cornell| Stevens Institute of Technology | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | RPI | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 6,968 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $58,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $58,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $39,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $38,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Stevens | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 16,863 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 10,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $284 |
Diversity |
Stevens | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Stevens | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | RPI | ||
| 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 RPI based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 6,968 students)
Stevens vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($58,600.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at RPI than Stevens Institute of Technology ($58,600.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than Stevens ($39,127 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 0.6% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($16,980 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 20.9% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($38,636 vs. $31,949)
Stevens vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1368) is 28 points higher than at Stevens (1340)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at RPI (30)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have at the same average high school GPA (3.88) as students at RPI (3.88)
- RPI has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Stevens vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or RPI? 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 RPI and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (84% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $6,600 more per year than RPI graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $82,500)
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,500 vs. $28,250)
- RPI graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($284 vs. $292)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevens students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/