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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 76% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $246 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 3,721 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Rutgers University Newark is 54.4% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Rutgers University Newark ($30,857.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($16,578 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 69.1% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($8,480 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Newark than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 15.2% larger than aid received Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($13,168 vs. $11,428)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 43 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Rutgers University Newark (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $8,000 more per year than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $58,200)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $1,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($22,215 vs. $23,812)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($229 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/