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NJIT Kenyon RPI Denison Rutgers Grinnell Case Western NYU Macalester College RIT Lehigh Northeastern| Stevens Institute of Technology | Oberlin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Stevens | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Stevens | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $274 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Stevens | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 2,992 students)
Stevens vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Oberlin than Stevens Institute of Technology ($61,106.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevens Institute of Technology than Oberlin ($41,689 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Technology are 7.7% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($17,080 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Oberlin College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($35,040 vs. $31,949)
Stevens vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 17 points higher than at Stevens (1340)
- Incoming Stevens students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Stevens vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (88% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $45,200 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $1,671 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($26,579 vs. $28,250)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($274 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/