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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | SU | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | SU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 4,260 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 161.9% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at SU than Rutgers University Newark ($33,790.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than SU ($16,578 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 27.7% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($11,230 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Rutgers University Newark (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 78.2% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($23,467 vs. $13,168)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 25 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or SU? 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 SU and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Shenandoah University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $17,900 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $48,300)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $2,785 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,215 vs. $25,000)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/