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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 Case Western Pitt| Rutgers University New Brunswick | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | U of R | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,617 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,052 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,249 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 74% |
Admission |
Rutgers | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,347 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 28,326 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Rutgers | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $253 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Rutgers | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 12,160 students)
Rutgers vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 361.8% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.7% higher at U of R than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($63,150.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than U of R ($19,052 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 28.6% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,715 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Rutgers University New Brunswick (74% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 156.6% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($41,700 vs. $16,249)
Rutgers vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Rutgers .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than U of R (35.9%)
Rutgers vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers or U of R? 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 U of R and Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $4,800 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $2,285 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($22,215 vs. $24,500)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($229 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/