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Overview |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | USD | ||
| Location | Mahwah, NJ | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,478 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #203 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ramapo.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,363 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,373 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,528 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,262 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,553 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 79% |
Admission |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,207 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 5,079 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1295 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,846 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | USD | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Ramapo College of New Jersey based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 5,478 students)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ramapo College of New Jersey or USD?
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is 97.6% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($15,363.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.9% higher at Ramapo College of New Jersey than University of South Dakota ($25,373.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ramapo College of New Jersey than USD ($16,262 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 88.8% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($8,224 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Dakota than Ramapo College of New Jersey (79% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ramapo College of New Jersey students is 99% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($12,553 vs. $6,308)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ramapo College of New Jersey or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Ramapo College of New Jersey .
- The average SAT score at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090) is 41 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Ramapo College of New Jersey students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Ramapo College of New Jersey students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ramapo College of New Jersey or USD? 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 USD and Ramapo College of New Jersey.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than University of South Dakota (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $3,200 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $48,200)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,154 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($22,846 vs. $25,000)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD 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/