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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,809 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,060 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,425 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,298 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 96% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,779 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 13,997 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $278 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (10,809 students vs. 1,003 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Pitt-Bradford?
- Rutgers University Newark is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($32,436.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Rutgers University-Newark ($17,015 vs. $17,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 38.8% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($10,848 vs. $15,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Rutgers University Newark (96% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 11.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($16,298 vs. $14,576)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 52 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Accepted freshman Pitt-Bradford students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Rutgers University-Newark (78.7%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $8,200 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $58,000)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $4,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($22,215 vs. $26,909)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($229 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/