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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,966 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,923 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,151 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,670 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 73% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,145 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 8,528 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $222 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 5,966 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or SUNY Cortland?
- Rutgers University Camden is 82.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than SUNY College at Cortland ($30,600.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than SUNY Cortland ($14,151 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 5.4% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($12,923 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Camden than SUNY College at Cortland (94% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 67.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($15,670 vs. $9,369)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Rutgers University-Camden .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Camden has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Rutgers University Camden (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $18,900 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,215)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Camden students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/