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Overview |
Northeastern | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 57% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $229 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Rutgers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Northeastern based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 30,013 students)
Northeastern vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Rutgers?
- Northeastern University is 358.1% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at Northeastern than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($59,100.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Northeastern ($17,535 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 32.5% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($13,909 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (82% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 231.1% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($42,331 vs. $12,785)
Northeastern vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 210 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern 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 (66.3%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is the same as at Rutgers University New Brunswick (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $5,660 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,875)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($229 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/