UB vs. Rutgers University-Newark

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD with Rutgers University Newark in Newark, NJ on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Rutgers University Newark is larger than UB based on total student enrollment (11,315 students vs. 3,187 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting); Rutgers University Newark is in Newark, NJ (Large City setting).
• University of Baltimore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Rutgers University Newark is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Baltimore 10:1; Rutgers University Newark 14:1.

UB vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UB or Rutgers University-Newark? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Rutgers University-Newark ($14,545 vs. $18,276).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 16.9% lower than at University of Baltimore ($16,074 vs. $19,350).
• Rutgers University Newark is 72.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than UB (about $7,258 more per year; $17,250.00 vs. $9,992.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 53.3% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than at University of Baltimore (about $12,778 more per year; $36,762.00 vs. $23,984.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Baltimore than at Rutgers University Newark (84% vs. 72%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 56.6% larger than aid received by University of Baltimore students ($17,405 vs. $11,113).

UB vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UB or Rutgers University-Newark? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Rutgers University-Newark and UB.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Rutgers University Newark (1150) is 110 points higher than at UB (1040).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Baltimore 740/1330; Rutgers University Newark 1030/1270.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted studentsRutgers University Newark 21/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UB - Test optional; Rutgers University-Newark - Test-free.
• Accepted freshman Rutgers University-Newark students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at UB (2.89).
• UB has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Rutgers University-Newark (71.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37% at UB vs. 7.1% at Rutgers University-Newark.

UB vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UB and Rutgers University-Newark? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn a median of about $5,600 more per year than UB graduates about ten years after starting college ($66,200 vs. $60,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Baltimore graduates have a $715 lower median loan debt than Rutgers University-Newark graduates ($21,500 vs. $22,215).
• Among borrowers, UB graduates have an estimated $7 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Rutgers University-Newark graduates ($222 vs. $229).
• More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.