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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass UB Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark University at Albany- SUNY| Rutgers University New Brunswick | State University of New York at New Paltz | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | New Paltz, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 6,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | newpaltz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $15,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $19,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $7,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 97% |
Admission |
Rutgers | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 13,228 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 7,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 58.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $196 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Rutgers | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than State University of New York at New Paltz based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 6,964 students)
Rutgers vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or State University of New York at New Paltz?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 82.5% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Rutgers than State University of New York at New Paltz ($30,600.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than State University of New York at New Paltz ($17,535 vs. $19,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 8% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($13,909 vs. $15,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than Rutgers University New Brunswick (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 65% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($12,785 vs. $7,749)
Rutgers vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or State University of New York at New Paltz? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between State University of New York at New Paltz or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 101 points higher than at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124)
- Accepted freshman State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
Rutgers vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers or State University of New York at New Paltz? 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 State University of New York at New Paltz and Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than State University of New York at New Paltz (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $18,800 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $3,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,215)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($196 vs. $229)
- More State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/