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Overview |
Georgia | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 57% |
Admission |
Georgia | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1270/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $229 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 Georgia based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 40,607 students)
Georgia vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Rutgers?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 31.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Rutgers than University of Georgia ($30,600.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Rutgers ($17,180 vs. $17,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 27.6% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($10,904 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Rutgers University New Brunswick (91% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 10.6% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($12,785 vs. $11,559)
Georgia vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 27 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $9,800 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $3,069 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($19,146 vs. $22,215)
- Georgia graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($197 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/