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NJIT RPI Rutgers NYU RIT Lehigh Northeastern State University of New York at New Paltz IIT UB BU Villanova| Stevens Institute of Technology | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
Stevens | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevens | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $232 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Stevens | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | Purchase College | ||
| 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 3,182 students)
Stevens vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Purchase College?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 698.1% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.3% higher at Stevens than SUNY at Purchase College ($56,424.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Stevens ($19,434 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 14.3% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($14,948 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than SUNY at Purchase College (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 209.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($31,949 vs. $10,312)
Stevens vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 258 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Stevens vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or Purchase 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 Purchase College and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (79% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $48,900 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,250)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($232 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/