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NJIT UC Berkeley UCI TCNJ UCSD Penn State Seton Hall University Michigan USC Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Stanford| University of California Los Angeles | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCLA | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,678 | 50,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucla.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCLA | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,148 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,166 | $19,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,441 | $16,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 52% |
Admission |
UCLA | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 145,903 | 43,347 | ||
| Admitted | 12,736 | 28,326 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.7% | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.7% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/35 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1530 | 1270/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UCLA | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCLA | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,700 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,300 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $229 |
Diversity |
UCLA | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UCLA | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UCLA | Rutgers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than UCLA based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 46,678 students)
UCLA vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCLA or Rutgers?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 15.5% more expensive to attend than UCLA for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at UCLA than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($42,611.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Los Angeles than Rutgers ($15,166 vs. $19,052)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 16.5% lower than costs at University of California Los Angeles ($14,715 vs. $17,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University New Brunswick than University of California Los Angeles (52% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Los Angeles students is 38.1% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($22,441 vs. $16,249)
UCLA vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCLA or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or UCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of California Los Angeles (1339) is 114 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman UCLA students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than UCLA (8.7%)
UCLA vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCLA 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 UCLA.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of California Los Angeles earn on average $4,500 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($70,700 vs. $66,200)
- University of California Los Angeles students graduate with a $5,915 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($16,300 vs. $22,215)
- UCLA graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($168 vs. $229)
- More UCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/