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Rutgers University-Camden | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Camden, NJ | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,966 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Camden | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,923 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,151 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,670 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Camden | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,145 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 8,528 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Rutgers University-Camden | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Camden | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $205 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Camden | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Camden | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Camden | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Rutgers University-Camden based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 5,966 students)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Camden or UC Merced?
- Rutgers University Camden is 11.6% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at UC Merced than Rutgers University Camden ($41,636.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Rutgers University-Camden ($13,549 vs. $14,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Camden are 49.7% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($12,923 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Camden than University of California Merced (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 65.1% larger than aid received Rutgers University Camden ($25,868 vs. $15,670)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Camden or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Rutgers University-Camden .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 5 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Rutgers University-Camden (76.5%)
Rutgers University-Camden vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Camden or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Rutgers University-Camden.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than University of California Merced (61% vs. 58%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $2,316 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($19,899 vs. $22,215)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($205 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/