Stevens vs. University of Richmond

Comparable Facts

Compare Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ with University of Richmond in University of Richmond, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (8,469 students vs. 3,722 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Stevens Institute of Technology is located in Hoboken, NJ (Large Suburban setting); University of Richmond is in University of Richmond, VA (Midsize City setting).
• Stevens Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Richmond is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Stevens Institute of Technology 11:1; University of Richmond 7:1.

Stevens vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Stevens or University of Richmond? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Stevens ($30,037 vs. $46,165).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 10.4% lower than at Stevens Institute of Technology ($17,140 vs. $19,124).
• University of Richmond is 2.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Stevens (about $1,768 more per year; $65,230.00 vs. $63,462.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 2.8% higher at University of Richmond than at Stevens Institute of Technology (about $1,768 more per year; $65,230.00 vs. $63,462.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than at University of Richmond (98% vs. 56%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 50.6% larger than aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students ($51,039 vs. $33,897).

Stevens vs. University of Richmond Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or University of Richmond? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Richmond and Stevens.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Richmond (1470) is 30 points higher than at Stevens (1440).
• Incoming University of Richmond students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (34 vs. 32 at Stevens).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Stevens Institute of Technology 1380/1505; University of Richmond 1410/1530.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Stevens Institute of Technology 31/34; University of Richmond 33/35.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Stevens - Test optional; University of Richmond - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of Richmond Jan 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Stevens students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at University of Richmond (3.71).
• Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (47.6%) than University of Richmond (22.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 20.8% at Stevens vs. 23.5% at University of Richmond.

Stevens vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Stevens and University of Richmond? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Richmond's six-year graduation rate (83%) is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology's (79%).
• Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn a median of about $15,200 more per year than University of Richmond graduates about ten years after starting college ($89,100 vs. $73,900), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Richmond graduates have a $7,102 lower median loan debt than Stevens graduates ($21,148 vs. $28,250).
• Among borrowers, University of Richmond graduates have an estimated $74 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Stevens graduates ($218 vs. $292).
• More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.