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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | CofC | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,966 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,923 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,151 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,670 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,145 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 8,528 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers University-Camden | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $222 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 5,966 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or CofC?
- Rutgers University Camden is 3.1% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at CofC than Rutgers University Camden ($35,338.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than CofC ($14,151 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 0.5% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,923 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Rutgers University Camden (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 65% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($15,670 vs. $9,499)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 121 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Camden has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than CofC (75.7%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden or CofC? 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 CofC and Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Rutgers University Camden (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $20,000 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,215)
- CofC graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/