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NJIT RPI Case Western Rutgers NYU Colgate BU RIT Lehigh Vassar Northeastern Hamilton College| Stevens Institute of Technology | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | U of R | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
Stevens | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $253 |
Diversity |
Stevens | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Stevens | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 9,314 students)
Stevens vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at U of R than Stevens Institute of Technology ($60,550.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Stevens ($39,775 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Technology are 6.7% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,080 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than University of Rochester (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 24.3% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($39,715 vs. $31,949)
Stevens vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Stevens .
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at U of R (3.75)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than U of R (38.9%)
Stevens vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or U of R? 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 U of R and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (83% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $18,100 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $71,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($24,500 vs. $28,250)
- U of R graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($253 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/