Stevens Institute vs Drexel University Comparison

Stevens Institute of Technology vs Drexel University

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Stevens Institute of Technology has a good placement record with 95% students securing employment within 6 months of graduation.The campus is home to more than 100 student clubs and organizations.ranks among the top 800 institutions of the world, owing to the quality of education, placement facilities, and diverse courses.Drexel University is a private research university in Philadelphia, provides an array of courses for international students including over 135 graduate programs and over 165 undergradute programs through 15 schools and colleges.

Overview Comparison
Stevens Institute of TechnologyDrexel University
Collegedunia Score4.6 Out of 104.9 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 701 QS World University 2025
# 76 US News 2024
# 401 Times Higher Education 2024
# 721 QS World University 2025
# 98 US News 2024
# 301 Times Higher Education 2024
Subject Strength# 85 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 97 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 88 for Medicine by US News 2024
# 80 for Law by US News 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -32
PG Programs -50
UG Programs -10
PG Programs -37
Acceptance Rate39.1 %83.0 %
Exam ScoreDuolingo-100
IELTS-6
PTE-53
SAT-1340
TOEFL-74
GMAT-570
GRE-300
IELTS-6.5
PTE-60
SAT-1160
TOEFL-90
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   59170
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  39556
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 18650 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   35912
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  30195
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 6485 Per Year
placement (average package)

Top recruiters: Cox & Company, Amerlux and Beumer Corporation, BMW, Pepsico, Kulite Semiconductor Products, KPMG, Vonage, Vanguard and MITRE Corporation, Ericsson; 

Average Salaries Are Listed Below:

  • Masters in Management   :   $135,000 
  • Masters in Science : $115,000 
  • Master (Other)  :  $100,000 
  • Bachelor of Science   : $85,000 

Average salaries are listed below :

  • MBA : $121,000 
  • PhD : $97,000 
  • Masters in Science : $83,000 
  • Bachelor of Science : $82,000 

application requirements

Academic transcripts, SAT/ ACT scores & other standardized scores, Interview (Optional), Essay/ SOP, 2 LORs, Resume, English language proficiency

Academic transcripts; 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement/ Essays; Resume; Standardized test scores; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional requirements (research papers, work experience, etc.)

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General Facts Comparison
General FactsStevens Institute of TechnologyDrexel University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1870
1891
Student:Faculty Ratio16:1
9:1
Male:Female71% Male, 29% Female45% Male, 55% Female
Location Facts

Located in Hoboken, New Jersey which is in close proximity to New York City; Castle Point lies across the river from Manhattan offering the most breathtaking view of New York City’s iconic skyline.


Three Philadelphia campuses and other regional sites; spreads across over 96 acres of lush green land; University City Campus (main campus)- located west of one of the nation’s most dynamic transportation hubs, 30th Street Station.


Library

49,000 print books; over 230,000 ebooks; 40,000 e-journals; University's Special Collections contains the largest abstract of items relating to Frederick Winslow Taylor, Leonardo da Vinci, Alexander Calder, etc.


four physical locations; 2 million items; over 1 million visits to physical libraries; over 6,000 reference consultations.


Campus Life

Over 100 student clubs and organizations; 25 NCAA Division III varsity sports; Sports facilities include Walker Gymnasium, Dobbelaar Baseball Field, Schaefer Athletic Center, Stevens Tennis Court, DeBaun Aquatic Center, etc.; Student Wellness Center, Stevens Career Center (offering students with career outcomes), DeBaun Performing Arts Center (PAC) offers Stevens Choir, Stevens Concert Band, Stevens Jazz Band, Stevens Orchestra, etc.


Over 300 student clubs and organizations; 30+ fraternities and sororities; 33 club sports teams; International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS); counseling centers for health and fitness; Recreational facilities- Buckley Green, Buckley Recreational Field, Daskalakis Athletic Center, Recreation Center, Tennis Courts, Vidas Athletic Complex, etc.; WKDU (student-run FM radio station); The Triangle (University newspaper)


Hostel#Housing and Meals - $18650
#Housing - $4020
Famous Alumni

50,000 alumni; Lawrence Babbio Jr. (Businessperson); Frederick Reines (American physicist), Alexander Calder (American sculptor), Frederick Winslow Taylor (American mechanical engineer), Greg Gianforte (US Representative), Richard Reeves (American writer), Igor Bensen (American-Russian engineer), Henry Gantt (American mechanical engineer), Peter Cooper Hewitt (American electrical engineer), Igor Ansoff (American-Russian mathematician), Thomas J. Walsh (Former American senator).


Norman Joseph Woodland (Inventor of barcode); Paul Baran (American-Polish engineer, inventor of packet switching); Malik Rose (American basketball player); Susan Seidelman (American film director); Alassane Ouattara (President of the Ivory Coast); Paul W. Richards (American engineer, former NASA astronaut); Violet Oakley (American artist); Katherine McNamara (American actress); Harry S. Sidhu (Mayor of Anaheim since 2018).


City Life

Hoboken- City in Hudson County, New Jersey; Nicknamed the Mile Square City; Lower Manhattan is a 10-minute train ride away; Dining choices- in-and-out pizzerias, restaurants, pubs, Italian delis, annual Hoboken MutzFest; Famous places Monroe Center for the Arts, Mile Square Theatre, Church Square Park, Columbus Park, Elysian Park, Stevens Park, Pilsener Haus & Biergarten, Hoboken Waterfront Walkway, Barsky Gallery; Unemployment rate: 1.6% (Dec 2019).


Philadelphia- top ten largest metropolitan areas; referred to as "the city of neighborhoods"; 6th most populated cities in USA; home to 5 Fortune 1000 companies; birthplace of the United States Marine Corps; Popular tourist attractions- Independence National Historical Park, Liberty Bell Pavilion, Independence Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Arts, Reading Terminal Market, etc.; Unemployment rate- 4.1%


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