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Rutgers University New Brunswick vs Northwestern University

Compare the rivalry schools - Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Northwestern University.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Rutgers) is a Public, 4-years school located in New Brunswick, NJ and Northwestern University is a Private, 4-years school located in Evanston, IL. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Northwestern University has higher submitted SAT score (1,530) than Rutgers University-New Brunswick (1,370).
  • Northwestern University (7.21% acceptance rate) is tighter than Rutgers University-New Brunswick (66.29% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Rutgers University-New Brunswick (50,637 students) is larger than Northwestern University (23,161 students).
  • Northwestern University has more expensive tuition & fees of $65,997 than Rutgers University-New Brunswick($36,001).
  • Rutgers University-New Brunswick has more full-time faculties of 3,456 faculties than Northwestern University(2,325 facluties).
Rutgers University New Brunswick vs Northwestern University
Rutgers University-New BrunswickNorthwestern University
LocationNew Brunswick, NJEvanston, IL
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPrivate, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$36,001
$17,239 for New Jersey residents		$65,997
Graduate Tuition$36,244
$22,348 for New Jersey residents		$53,871
Test Scores1,3701,530
Acceptance Rate66%7%
Admission Yield28%55%
Student Population50,637
36,344 undergraduate		23,161
8,993 undergraduate
Number of Faculty3,456 Full-time
2,067 part-time		2,325 Full-time
340 part-time
Number of Staffs16,529 Full-time
2,815 part-time		9,894 Full-time
544 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 16 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$11,439$53,533
Graduation Rate84%96%
Transfer-out Rate7%0%
Retention Rate92%98%

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