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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | ECU | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,966 | 27,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,923 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,151 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,670 | $9,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 59% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,145 | 21,383 | ||
| Admitted | 8,528 | 19,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1020/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Rutgers University-Camden | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $256 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 5,966 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or ECU?
- Rutgers University Camden is 189.8% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than East Carolina University ($30,600.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than ECU ($14,151 vs. $14,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 19.5% lower than costs at Rutgers University Camden ($10,816 vs. $12,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Camden than East Carolina University (94% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 73.7% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($15,670 vs. $9,020)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 33 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Rutgers University-Camden (76.5%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden or ECU? 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 ECU and Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than East Carolina University (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $22,300 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $43,900)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $2,573 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($22,215 vs. $24,788)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($229 vs. $256)
- More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/