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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt Baruch| Rutgers University New Brunswick | Allegheny College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1114/1372 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $299 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rutgers | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 1,353 students)
Rutgers vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 310.5% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Allegheny College than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($52,950.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Allegheny College ($17,535 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 0.8% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($13,796 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Rutgers University New Brunswick (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 233.2% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($42,599 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Rutgers .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Rutgers vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $11,000 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $55,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $6,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($22,215 vs. $29,000)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($229 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/