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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 | Champlain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Champlain College | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $275 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
Rutgers | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Champlain College based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 3,543 students)
Rutgers vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 239.5% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Champlain College than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($43,800.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Champlain College ($17,535 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 17.4% lower than costs at Champlain College ($13,909 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Rutgers University New Brunswick (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Champlain College students is 107.3% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($26,498 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 69 points higher than at Champlain College (1156)
- Accepted freshman Champlain College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
Rutgers vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers or Champlain 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 Champlain College and Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than Champlain College (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $19,000 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $47,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $4,428 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($22,215 vs. $26,643)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($229 vs. $275)
- More Champlain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers 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/