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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 | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | PHC | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 409 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 97% |
Admission |
Rutgers | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | N/A |
Diversity |
Rutgers | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rutgers | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 409 students)
Rutgers vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 120.2% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Rutgers than Patrick Henry College ($30,600.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than PHC ($17,535 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 26.2% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($11,020 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Rutgers University New Brunswick (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 5.8% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($13,531 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Rutgers .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Rutgers vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers or PHC? 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 PHC and Rutgers.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/