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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Iowa Pitt| University of Nebraska Lincoln | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nebraska | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 57% |
Admission |
Nebraska | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nebraska | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $229 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Nebraska | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | 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 Nebraska based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 23,805 students)
Nebraska vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or Rutgers?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 66% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Rutgers than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($30,600.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Rutgers ($16,805 vs. $17,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 11.9% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($12,430 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Rutgers University New Brunswick (91% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 16.9% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($12,785 vs. $10,941)
Nebraska vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 80 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Nebraska vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $16,600 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $515 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($21,700 vs. $22,215)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($224 vs. $229)
- More Nebraska 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/