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NJIT RPI Rutgers NYU RIT Lehigh Northeastern IIT UB BU Villanova TCNJ| Stevens Institute of Technology | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | VWC | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stevens | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1190/1365 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stevens | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevens | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Stevens | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 1,538 students)
Stevens vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or VWC?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 56.7% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Stevens than Virginia Wesleyan College ($56,424.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Stevens ($23,046 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 54.3% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($11,070 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Stevens Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 15.9% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($31,949 vs. $27,568)
Stevens vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 358 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Stevens vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or VWC? 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 VWC and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (79% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $47,400 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- VWC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/