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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | URI | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1050/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $242 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | URI | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 9% | ||
| % 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 | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Rutgers University-Newark based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 11,017 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at URI than Rutgers University Newark ($32,068.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than URI ($16,578 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 5.6% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($13,584 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Rutgers University Newark (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 0.7% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($13,257 vs. $13,168)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 47 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or URI? 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 URI and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than University of Rhode Island (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $10,000 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $56,200)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $1,223 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($22,215 vs. $23,438)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($229 vs. $242)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/