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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,966 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,923 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,151 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,670 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,145 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 8,528 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers University-Camden | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $217 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 5,966 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Rutgers University Camden is 82.5% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than SUNY at Albany ($30,600.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than University at Albany- SUNY ($14,151 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 20.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($12,923 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Rutgers University Camden (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 36.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($15,670 vs. $11,485)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 71 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman University at Albany- SUNY students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Camden has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Rutgers University Camden (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $10,400 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $1,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($21,065 vs. $22,215)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($217 vs. $229)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Camden students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/