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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | USciences | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | USciences | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 2,420 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or USciences?
- University of the Sciences is 100% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than University of the Sciences ($30,600.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 22.7% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,343 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Newark than University of the Sciences (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($13,168 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 115 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or USciences? 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 USciences and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than University of the Sciences (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $24,900 more per year than Rutgers University-Newark graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $4,785 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($22,215 vs. $27,000)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More USciences 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/