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NJIT RPI Rutgers NYU RIT Lehigh Northeastern IIT UB BU Villanova TCNJ| Stevens Institute of Technology | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevens | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevens | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $129 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Stevens | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 8,286 students)
Stevens vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Jefferson?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Stevens than Thomas Jefferson University ($56,424.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Stevens ($28,110 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 16.1% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($14,715 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Stevens Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($32,486 vs. $31,949)
Stevens vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Stevens .
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Stevens vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Stevens.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $33,800 more per year than Stevens graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $89,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($12,500 vs. $28,250)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($129 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/