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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,809 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,060 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,425 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,298 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,779 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 13,997 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1150/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $129 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (10,809 students vs. 8,315 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 224.7% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Jefferson than Rutgers University Newark ($44,400.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Jefferson ($17,425 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 14.5% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($15,060 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Rutgers University Newark (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 102.9% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($33,063 vs. $16,298)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Rutgers University-Newark .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Rutgers University-Newark (78.7%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Rutgers University-Newark.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $56,700 more per year than Rutgers University-Newark graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $66,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $9,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($12,500 vs. $22,215)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($129 vs. $229)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/