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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 1,918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #573 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $36,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $36,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $17,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $23,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $25,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 2,604 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1075/1225 | ||
| 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 | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 1,918 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 183.1% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Rutgers University Newark ($36,522.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Mount Saint Mary College ($16,578 vs. $23,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 24.9% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($14,343 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than Rutgers University Newark (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 91.7% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($25,237 vs. $13,168)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 48 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Accepted freshman Mount Saint Mary College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or Mount Saint Mary College? 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 Mount Saint Mary College and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $17,000 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $49,200)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $3,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($22,215 vs. $26,000)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/