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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 63% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $277 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 4,572 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Penn State Harrisburg ($30,600.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Penn State Harrisburg ($16,578 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 4.4% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($14,343 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Newark than Penn State Harrisburg (94% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 48.3% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($13,168 vs. $8,882)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 13 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Penn State Harrisburg and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $10,900 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $55,300)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $4,603 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($22,215 vs. $26,818)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($229 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/