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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | St John's | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,809 | 19,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $48,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $48,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,060 | $19,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,425 | $28,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,298 | $33,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,779 | 25,223 | ||
| Admitted | 13,997 | 20,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Rutgers University-Newark based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 10,809 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 254.7% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($48,500.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at St John's than Rutgers University Newark ($48,500.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than St John's ($17,425 vs. $28,206)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 32.3% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($15,060 vs. $19,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Rutgers University Newark (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 107.2% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($33,773 vs. $16,298)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at St John's University New York (1080) is 50 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Rutgers University-Newark (78.7%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or St John's? 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 St John's and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than St John's University New York (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $4,800 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $61,400)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $3,785 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($22,215 vs. $26,000)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/