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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark UVM Pitt| University of Delaware | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UD | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 50,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $19,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $16,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 52% |
Admission |
UD | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 43,347 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 28,326 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $229 |
Diversity |
UD | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UD | Rutgers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 24,221 students)
UD vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Rutgers?
- University of Delaware is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at UD than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($37,680.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Rutgers ($17,716 vs. $19,052)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($14,715 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Rutgers University New Brunswick (87% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 25% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($16,249 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or UD .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 27 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (65.3%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $4,900 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $61,300)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $1,988 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($22,215 vs. $24,203)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($229 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/