Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
NJIT RPI Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Rutgers NYU Drexel RIT Lehigh| Stevens Institute of Technology | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Stevens | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | syr.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Stevens | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $58,440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Stevens | Syracuse | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Stevens | Syracuse | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Stevens | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Syracuse | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Stevens | Syracuse | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 9,314 students)
Stevens vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Syracuse than Stevens Institute of Technology ($58,440.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevens Institute of Technology than Syracuse ($41,689 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Technology are 0.5% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($17,080 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Syracuse University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($34,737 vs. $31,949)
Stevens vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 145 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Stevens vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $23,200 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $65,900)
- Syracuse University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Syracuse 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 Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/