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Colorado State NJIT CU Denver TCNJ DU Penn State Seton Hall University Colorado School of Mines Utah Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook UCCS| University of Colorado Boulder | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 57% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $229 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | Rutgers | ||
| 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 New Brunswick is larger than than CU Boulder based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 39,585 students)
CU Boulder vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Rutgers?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 12% more expensive to attend than CU Boulder for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at CU Boulder than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($38,770.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than CU Boulder ($17,535 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($13,909 vs. $16,146)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Boulder as Rutgers University New Brunswick (57% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 22% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($12,785 vs. $10,477)
CU Boulder vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 13 points higher than at CU Boulder (1212)
- Accepted freshman CU Boulder students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
CU Boulder vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than University of Colorado Boulder (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $9,300 more per year than CU Boulder graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $56,900)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $2,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,215)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($201 vs. $229)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/