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NJIT RPI Clarkson Rutgers UB Binghamton University NYU Lehigh Syracuse Northeastern Drexel IIT| Stevens Institute of Technology | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | RIT | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Stevens | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $289 |
Diversity |
Stevens | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Stevens | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 9,314 students)
Stevens vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or RIT ?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 5% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Stevens than Rochester Institute of Technology ($56,424.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester Institute of Technology than Stevens ($39,600 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 14% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($14,978 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Rochester Institute of Technology (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 9.7% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($31,949 vs. $29,122)
Stevens vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 89 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Stevens vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or RIT ? 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 RIT and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (79% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $24,200 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $64,900)
- Rochester Institute of Technology students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($28,000 vs. $28,250)
- RIT graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($289 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/