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NJIT ASU TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt| University of Arizona | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 50,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $19,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $16,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 52% |
Admission |
U of A | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 43,347 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 28,326 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1270/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
U of A | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $229 |
Diversity |
U of A | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
U of A | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 8% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Rutgers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Rutgers based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 50,617 students)
U of A vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Rutgers?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 15.2% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $11,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at U of A than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($39,340.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Rutgers ($18,144 vs. $19,052)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 2.2% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($14,400 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Rutgers University New Brunswick (97% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 1.6% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($16,511 vs. $16,249)
U of A vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or U of A .
- Accepted freshman U of A students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Rutgers (65.3%)
U of A vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and U of A.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than University of Arizona (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $12,200 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $3,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,215)
- U of A graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($196 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/