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Overview |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CofC | ||
| Location | Mahwah, NJ | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,478 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #203 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ramapo.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,363 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,373 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,528 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,262 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,553 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,207 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 5,079 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1295 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,846 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Ramapo College of New Jersey based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 5,478 students)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ramapo College of New Jersey or CofC?
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is 22.7% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($15,363.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at CofC than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($35,338.00 vs. $25,373.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ramapo College of New Jersey than CofC ($16,262 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 19.6% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($12,986 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Ramapo College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ramapo College of New Jersey students is 32.2% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($12,553 vs. $9,499)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ramapo College of New Jersey or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Ramapo College of New Jersey .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 51 points higher than at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (3.47)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ramapo College of New Jersey or CofC? 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 CofC and Ramapo College of New Jersey.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than College of Charleston (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $5,200 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $1,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,846)
- CofC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates. ($222 vs. $236)
- More Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/