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Rutgers University-Camden Rutgers NJIT Rowan University Kean Rider University Montclair State University Ramapo College of New Jersey Seton Hall University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech FDU New Jersey City University| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Rutgers University Newark | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 11,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $14,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
NSU | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 14,935 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 11,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $229 |
Diversity |
NSU | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 9,389 students)
NSU vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Rutgers University-Newark?
- Rutgers University Newark is 149% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.6% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($30,600.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Rutgers University-Newark ($14,238 vs. $16,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 39.7% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($10,269 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Newark than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 38.6% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($13,168 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Rutgers University-Newark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Newark or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 22 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
NSU vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Rutgers University-Newark? 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 University-Newark and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $28,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $684 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($21,531 vs. $22,215)
- NSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/