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Overview |
Rutgers | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,617 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,052 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,249 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 49% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,347 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 28,326 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $230 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rutgers | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 49,605 students)
Rutgers vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Wisconsin?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Wisconsin than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($39,042.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Rutgers ($14,216 vs. $19,052)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 9% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($13,500 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University New Brunswick than University of Wisconsin Madison (52% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 43.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($16,249 vs. $11,350)
Rutgers vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 75 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
Rutgers vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $1,400 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $64,800)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $35 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($22,215 vs. $22,250)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($229 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/