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NJIT RPI Emory Miami SMU Rutgers NYU LSU University of Richmond RIT Lehigh Northeastern| Tulane University | Stevens Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | Stevens | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
Tulane | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1380/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulane | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $292 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Tulane | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Stevens | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 9,314 students)
Tulane vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Stevens?
- Tulane University is 4% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Tulane than Stevens Institute of Technology ($58,666.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevens Institute of Technology than Tulane ($41,689 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Technology are 1.6% lower than costs at Tulane University ($17,080 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Tulane University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 3.9% larger than aid received Tulane University ($31,949 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 6 points higher than at Stevens (1340)
- Incoming Tulane students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Stevens (31)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or Stevens? 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 Stevens and Tulane.
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $14,900 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $74,200)
- Tulane University students graduate with a $721 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,529 vs. $28,250)
- Tulane graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($284 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/