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NJIT RPI Rutgers NYU RIT Lehigh Northeastern IIT UB BU Villanova TCNJ| Stevens Institute of Technology | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,680 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,680 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,665 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,789 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Stevens | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,170 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 6,156 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1500 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevens | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $171 |
Diversity |
Stevens | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Stevens | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 2,704 students)
Stevens vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or SUNY Poly?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 730% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($58,680.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.5% higher at Stevens than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($58,680.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Stevens ($14,646 vs. $43,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 26.4% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($14,750 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 303% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($32,789 vs. $8,137)
Stevens vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 199 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Stevens (43.4%)
Stevens vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or SUNY Poly? 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 SUNY Poly and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (79% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $35,900 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $11,665 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($16,585 vs. $28,250)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($171 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/