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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Miami Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt| Rutgers University New Brunswick | University of Cincinnati Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | UC | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 64% |
Admission |
Rutgers | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rutgers | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $237 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | UC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Rutgers | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | UC | ||
| 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than UC based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 41,155 students)
Rutgers vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or UC?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 12.2% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Rutgers than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($30,600.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than UC ($17,535 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 8.2% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($12,852 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Rutgers University New Brunswick (64% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 46.4% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,785 vs. $8,733)
Rutgers vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 60 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Rutgers vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers or UC? 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 and Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $20,600 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $45,600)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $785 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($22,215 vs. $23,000)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($229 vs. $237)
- More Rutgers graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/