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NJIT Wisconsin TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Michigan| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 57% |
Admission |
Minnesota | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $229 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Minnesota | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | Rutgers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Rutgers based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 50,637 students)
Minnesota vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or Rutgers?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($14,006.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Minnesota than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($33,246.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Rutgers ($16,018 vs. $17,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 16.9% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($11,894 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Rutgers University New Brunswick (63% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 12.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($12,785 vs. $11,388)
Minnesota vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 63 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Minnesota vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $8,000 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $2,030 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($20,185 vs. $22,215)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($208 vs. $229)
- More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/