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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $181 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | Evergreen | ||
| 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 Evergreen based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 2,105 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Evergreen?
- Rutgers University Newark is 69.8% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than The Evergreen State College ($30,600.00 vs. $28,905.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Evergreen State College than Rutgers University-Newark ($16,318 vs. $16,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Evergreen State College are 3.9% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($13,806 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Rutgers University Newark (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 26.5% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($13,168 vs. $10,411)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 37 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman Rutgers University-Newark students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Evergreen has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than The Evergreen State College (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $29,200 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $4,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($17,595 vs. $22,215)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($181 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen 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/