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Overview |
Idaho | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 11,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $14,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Idaho | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 14,935 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 11,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Idaho | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $229 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Idaho | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than Rutgers University-Newark based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 11,017 students)
Idaho vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Rutgers University-Newark?
- Rutgers University Newark is 108.7% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than University of Idaho ($30,600.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Rutgers University-Newark ($14,954 vs. $16,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 44.9% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($9,898 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Rutgers University Newark (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 18.6% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($13,168 vs. $11,105)
Idaho vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Rutgers University-Newark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Newark or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 31 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Newark has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or Rutgers University-Newark? 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-Newark and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than University of Idaho (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $19,300 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $46,900)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $2,064 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($22,215 vs. $24,279)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($229 vs. $251)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/