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Overview |
Stevens | Penn | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 46% |
Admission |
Stevens | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevens | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $213 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Stevens | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 9,314 students)
Stevens vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Penn?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Stevens than University of Pennsylvania ($56,424.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Stevens ($26,123 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Technology are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($17,080 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 79% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($57,175 vs. $31,949)
Stevens vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 117 points higher than at Stevens (1340)
- Incoming Penn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Stevens (31)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Stevens (3.88)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Penn (6.5%)
Stevens vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or Penn? 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 Penn and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (96% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $34,500 more per year than Stevens graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $89,100)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $7,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($20,633 vs. $28,250)
- Penn graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($213 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/