| Rutgers vs. Connecticut |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#86 in National Universities #3 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #77 in National Universities #5 in Connecticut Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$17,929 New Jersey Residents $37,441 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$21,044 Connecticut Residents $43,712 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$23,241 New Jersey Residents $37,689 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$22,872 Connecticut Residents $44,784 Out-of-State |
| Less$14,940 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,530 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,410 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,340 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier58.15% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.39% |
| Favorable20.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.41% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger52,269 | Total Enrollment | Smaller28,306 |
| Larger37,985 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller20,056 |
| Larger14,284 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,250 |
| Larger3,953 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,736 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower83% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,838) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,921) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,494) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,186) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 5,708 | Number of faculty | 3,138 |
| Lower$131,851 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$132,869 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.