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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | CNU | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 66% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 4,559 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or CNU?
- Rutgers University Newark is 37.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Christopher Newport University ($30,600.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than CNU ($16,578 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 19.6% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($11,990 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Newark than Christopher Newport University (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 64.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($13,168 vs. $8,022)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 125 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or CNU? 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 CNU and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Christopher Newport University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $19,100 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $47,100)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $2,785 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($22,215 vs. $25,000)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/