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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University William & Mary Villanova Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UVA UMass Lehigh| Rutgers University New Brunswick | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 57% |
Admission |
Rutgers | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $218 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Rutgers | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | University of Richmond | ||
| 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 University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 3,876 students)
Rutgers vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 367.7% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at University of Richmond than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($60,330.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than University of Richmond ($17,535 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($13,909 vs. $14,870)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University New Brunswick as University of Richmond (57% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 262.8% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($46,385 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 112 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Rutgers vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $7,700 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $66,200)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $1,067 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($21,148 vs. $22,215)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($218 vs. $229)
- More University of Richmond 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/