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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | USMMA | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 11% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $67 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 943 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or USMMA?
- Rutgers University Newark is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($30,600.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Rutgers University-Newark ($4,891 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Newark than United States Merchant Marine Academy (94% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 193.3% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($13,168 vs. $4,489)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 190 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Newark has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Rutgers University-Newark.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $26,200 more per year than Rutgers University-Newark graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $66,200)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $15,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($6,500 vs. $22,215)
- USMMA graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($67 vs. $229)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/