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University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University Rutgers Rutgers University-Newark Penn State State University of New York at New Paltz SUNY at Geneseo Syracuse ASU RIT UIC| Rutgers University Camden | University at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | UB | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,966 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,923 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,151 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,670 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 74% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,145 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 8,528 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $201 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | UB | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 5,966 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or UB?
- Rutgers University Camden is 82.5% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than University at Buffalo ($30,600.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than UB ($14,151 vs. $18,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 25.5% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($12,923 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Camden than University at Buffalo (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 83.9% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($15,670 vs. $8,521)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 153 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Camden has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than UB (67.7%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden or UB? 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 UB and Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Rutgers University Camden (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $7,800 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,215)
- UB graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($201 vs. $229)
- More UB 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/