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Overview |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Mahwah, NJ | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,478 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #203 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ramapo.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,363 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,373 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,528 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,262 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,553 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 76% |
Admission |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,207 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 5,079 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1295 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,846 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $246 |
Diversity |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (5,478 students vs. 3,721 students)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ramapo College of New Jersey or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is 83.9% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($15,363.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($30,857.00 vs. $25,373.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ramapo College of New Jersey than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($16,262 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 83.1% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($8,480 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Ramapo College of New Jersey (76% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ramapo College of New Jersey students is 9.8% larger than aid received Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($12,553 vs. $11,428)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ramapo College of New Jersey or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Ramapo College of New Jersey .
- The average SAT score at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090) is 17 points higher than at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073)
- Incoming Ramapo College of New Jersey students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (3.47)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ramapo College of New Jersey or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Ramapo College of New Jersey.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $6,800 more per year than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $51,400)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey students graduate with a $966 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($22,846 vs. $23,812)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($236 vs. $246)
- More Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citadel Military College of South Carolina students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/