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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 | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 93% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $222 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Rutgers | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 3,757 students)
Rutgers vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Mary Washington College?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 44.3% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Rutgers than University of Mary Washington ($30,600.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Mary Washington College ($17,535 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 15% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($12,090 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Rutgers University New Brunswick (93% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 41.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($12,785 vs. $9,046)
Rutgers vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 115 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Rutgers vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than University of Mary Washington (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $10,700 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,215)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/