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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | SFASU | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 72% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Rutgers University-Newark based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 11,017 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or SFASU?
- Rutgers University Newark is 64.5% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Stephen F Austin State University ($30,600.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Rutgers University-Newark ($13,858 vs. $16,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 48.8% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($9,642 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Newark than Stephen F Austin State University (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 27.1% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($13,168 vs. $10,363)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 29 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $21,600 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $44,600)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $2,785 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,215 vs. $25,000)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU 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/