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Overview |
Rutgers | Utah | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 99% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $155 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rutgers | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Utah | ||
| 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 Utah based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 34,734 students)
Rutgers vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Utah?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 57.8% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Rutgers than University of Utah ($30,600.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Rutgers ($12,399 vs. $17,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 21.6% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($11,437 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than Rutgers University New Brunswick (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 31.9% larger than aid received University of Utah ($12,785 vs. $9,696)
Rutgers vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 95 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Accepted freshman Utah students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Rutgers vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers or Utah? 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 Utah and Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than University of Utah (77% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $4,900 more per year than Utah graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $61,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $7,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,215)
- Utah graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($155 vs. $229)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/