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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | WCU | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,966 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,923 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,151 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,670 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 64% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,145 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 8,528 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $242 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 5,966 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or WCU?
- Rutgers University Camden is 67.2% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($30,600.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than WCU ($14,151 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 10.1% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,923 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Camden than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (94% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 187.9% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($15,670 vs. $5,443)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 52 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Rutgers University-Camden (76.5%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden or WCU? 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 WCU and Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Rutgers University Camden (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $17,200 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $49,000)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $1,285 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($22,215 vs. $23,500)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($229 vs. $242)
- More WCU 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/