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Overview |
Amherst | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,910 | 50,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,650 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,650 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,560 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,965 | $19,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $65,623 | $16,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 52% |
Admission |
Amherst | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,727 | 43,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 28,326 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.8% | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1550 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Amherst | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $229 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Amherst | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Rutgers | ||
| 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 1,910 students)
Amherst vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Rutgers?
- Amherst College is 387.4% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($66,650.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.5% higher at Amherst than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($66,650.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Rutgers ($17,965 vs. $19,052)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 19.3% lower than costs at Amherst College ($14,715 vs. $17,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Amherst College than Rutgers University New Brunswick (58% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 303.9% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($65,623 vs. $16,249)
Amherst vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or Amherst .
- The average SAT score at Amherst College (1451) is 226 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than Amherst (9.8%)
Amherst vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (96% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $66,200)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $9,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($12,975 vs. $22,215)
- Amherst graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($134 vs. $229)
- More Amherst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/