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Overview |
UCCS | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Camden, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,213 | 5,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #654 | #234 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,012 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,792 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,278 | $13,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,816 | $18,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,698 | $15,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 93% |
Admission |
UCCS | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,103 | 11,951 | ||
| Admitted | 12,653 | 9,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 6.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1010/1255 | ||
| 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 |
UCCS | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $229 |
Diversity |
UCCS | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UCCS | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (11,213 students vs. 5,776 students)
UCCS vs. Rutgers University-Camden Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or Rutgers University-Camden?
- Rutgers University Camden is 70.7% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($13,674.00 vs. $8,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($32,436.00 vs. $18,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than Rutgers University-Camden ($16,816 vs. $18,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 9% lower than costs at Rutgers University Camden ($12,278 vs. $13,389)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Camden than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 134.1% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($15,677 vs. $6,698)
UCCS vs. Rutgers University-Camden Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or Rutgers University-Camden? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Camden or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 68 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman UCCS students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Rutgers University-Camden (77.8%)
UCCS vs. Rutgers University-Camden Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or Rutgers University-Camden? 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 University-Camden and UCCS.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $19,800 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $1,216 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($20,999 vs. $22,215)
- UCCS graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($217 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCCS students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/