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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 77% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $242 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Southern Oregon University | ||
| 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
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Southern Oregon University based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 5,204 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Southern Oregon University?
- Rutgers University Newark is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Southern Oregon University ($30,600.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Southern Oregon University ($16,578 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 10.3% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($14,343 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Newark than Southern Oregon University (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 87.8% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($13,168 vs. $7,011)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 1 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Accepted freshman Southern Oregon University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or Southern Oregon University? 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 Southern Oregon University and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Southern Oregon University (68% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $25,000 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $41,200)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $1,276 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($22,215 vs. $23,491)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($229 vs. $242)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/