- Both Rutgers University-Newark (Rutgers-Newark) and William Paterson University of New Jersey are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Rutgers-Newark has more expensive tuition of $35,348 than William Paterson University of New Jersey ($24,464).
- Rutgers-Newark has tighter acceptance rate of 64.24% than William Paterson University of New Jersey (92.39%).
- Rutgers-Newark is larger with 11,017 students than William Paterson University of New Jersey (9,070 students).
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| #134 in National Universities #15 in New Jersey | Rankings | #12 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Newark, NJ | Location | Wayne, NJ |
Rutgers-Newark| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,586 New Jersey residents $35,348 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,150 New Jersey residents $24,464 out-of-state |
| $22,329 New Jersey residents $36,225 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,408 New Jersey residents $23,410 out-of-state |
| $12,525 | Financial Aid | $7,535 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 64.24% | Acceptance Rate | 92.39% |
| 15.35% | Yield | 17.96% |
| Test Scores | 1,150 SAT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,017 | Total Students | 9,070 |
| 7,511 | Undergraduate | 6,604 |
| 3,506 | Graduate | 2,466 |
| 946 | Online Enrollment | 3,400 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $68,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,453) $9,095 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) $8,420 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,740 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 587 Full-time 303 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 377 Full-time 631 Part-time |
| 1,618 Full-time 342 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,096 Full-time 787 Part-time |
| $130,426 for Faculties $75,799 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,767 for Faculties $80,044 Part-time |