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NJIT Florida State TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Georgia Rutgers University-Camden UCF Clemson SUNY Stony Brook Miami UT Austin| University of Florida | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 57% |
Admission |
Florida | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1270/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $229 |
Diversity |
Florida | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Florida | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Florida | Rutgers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than Rutgers based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 50,637 students)
Florida vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Rutgers?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 188.1% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Rutgers than University of Florida ($30,600.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Rutgers ($11,740 vs. $17,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 27% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($10,950 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than Rutgers University New Brunswick (92% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 21.1% larger than aid received University of Florida ($12,785 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 52 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida 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 Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (84% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $3,600 more per year than Florida graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $62,600)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $6,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($15,815 vs. $22,215)
- Florida graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($163 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/