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Rutgers Rutgers University-Newark Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Montclair State University Rowan University WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Kean Penn State Rider University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania| Rutgers University Camden | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | Ship | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,776 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,389 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,735 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,677 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,951 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 9,292 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1255 | 990/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Camden | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Camden is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (5,776 students vs. 5,184 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or Ship?
- Rutgers University Camden is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.2% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($32,436.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than Ship ($18,735 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 3.4% lower than costs at Rutgers University Camden ($12,952 vs. $13,389)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Camden than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 163.4% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($15,677 vs. $5,951)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Camden (1020) is 41 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Accepted freshman Rutgers University-Camden students have at the same average high school GPA (3.23) as students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Rutgers University-Camden (77.8%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden or Ship? 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 Ship and Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $19,000 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $47,200)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $2,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($22,215 vs. $25,000)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Camden students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/