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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 Scranton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 98% |
Admission |
Rutgers | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 4,731 students)
Rutgers vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 286.9% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at University of Scranton than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($49,912.00 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 Scranton ($17,535 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 18.6% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($13,909 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Rutgers University New Brunswick (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 136.4% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($30,218 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 91 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Rutgers vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is the same as at University of Scranton (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $4,100 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $62,100)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $4,785 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,000)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/