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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 Rowan University| Rutgers University New Brunswick | Stockton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Stockton | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Galloway, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 50,617 | 8,788 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | stockton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Stockton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $12,996 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $20,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $15,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,052 | $19,752 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,249 | $12,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 92% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Stockton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,347 | 9,338 | ||
| Admitted | 28,326 | 8,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Stockton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Stockton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $21,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $218 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Stockton | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rutgers | Stockton | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Stockton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Stockton based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 8,788 students)
Rutgers vs. Stockton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Stockton?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $12,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at Rutgers than Stockton University ($32,436.00 vs. $20,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Stockton ($19,052 vs. $19,752)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 4.2% lower than costs at Stockton University ($14,715 vs. $15,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (92% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 34.8% larger than aid received Stockton University ($16,249 vs. $12,052)
Rutgers vs. Stockton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Stockton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stockton or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 151 points higher than at Stockton (1074)
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Rutgers (65.3%)
Rutgers vs. Stockton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers or Stockton? 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 Stockton and Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than Stockton University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $17,100 more per year than Stockton graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $49,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $1,107 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($21,108 vs. $22,215)
- Stockton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($218 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/