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Overview |
Rutgers University-Camden | ETSU | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,966 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,923 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,151 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,670 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,145 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 8,528 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Camden | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $211 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 5,966 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or ETSU?
- Rutgers University Camden is 67.1% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.3% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than East Tennessee State University ($30,600.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than ETSU ($14,151 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 34.4% lower than costs at Rutgers University Camden ($9,613 vs. $12,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Rutgers University Camden (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 79.3% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($15,670 vs. $8,739)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 48 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Rutgers University-Camden (76.5%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than East Tennessee State University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $26,200 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,215)
- ETSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($211 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/