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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 | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Arcadia | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 99% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 3,026 students)
Rutgers vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 259.9% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at Arcadia than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($46,430.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Arcadia ($17,535 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 1.4% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($13,720 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 142% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($30,934 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 121 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Rutgers vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than Arcadia University (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $19,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $46,400)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $4,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,000)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/