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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $222 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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 Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 3,757 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Mary Washington College?
- Rutgers University Newark is 44.3% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than University of Mary Washington ($30,600.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Mary Washington College ($16,578 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 18.6% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($12,090 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Newark than University of Mary Washington (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 45.6% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($13,168 vs. $9,046)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 80 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Rutgers University Newark (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $10,700 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,215)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/