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NJIT RPI William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Rutgers NYU Lehigh RIT Emory Northeastern| Stevens Institute of Technology | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 61% |
Admission |
Stevens | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $222 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Stevens | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 2,243 students)
Stevens vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Washington and Lee than Stevens Institute of Technology ($60,590.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Stevens ($24,733 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 0.9% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($16,920 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Washington and Lee University (99% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 73.9% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($55,567 vs. $31,949)
Stevens vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 55 points higher than at Stevens (1340)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Stevens (31)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Stevens vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $100 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $89,000)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,250)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($222 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/