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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Ship | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,809 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,060 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,425 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,298 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 85% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,779 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 13,997 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (10,809 students vs. 5,184 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Ship?
- Rutgers University Newark is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.2% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($32,436.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Ship ($17,425 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 16.3% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($12,952 vs. $15,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Rutgers University Newark (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 173.9% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($16,298 vs. $5,951)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 51 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Accepted freshman Rutgers University-Newark students have at the same average high school GPA (3.23) as students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Rutgers University-Newark (78.7%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or Ship? 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 Ship and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $19,000 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $47,200)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $2,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($22,215 vs. $25,000)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/