- Both University of Memphis and Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Rutgers) are public.
- University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN and Rutgers is located in New Brunswick, NJ.
- Rutgers has more expensive tuition of $36,001 than University of Memphis ($14,784).
- Rutgers has tighter acceptance rate of 57.80% than University of Memphis (84.82%).
- Rutgers has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than University of Memphis (1,090).
- Rutgers is larger with 50,637 students than University of Memphis (21,917 students).
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| #281 in National Universities #22 in Tennessee | Rankings | #53 in National Universities #2 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Memphis, TN | Location | New Brunswick, NJ |
| Known as | Rutgers | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,344 Tennessee residents $14,784 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $17,239 New Jersey residents $36,001 out-of-state |
| $11,214 Tennessee residents $15,228 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,348 New Jersey residents $36,244 out-of-state |
| $8,469 | Financial Aid | $11,439 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 84.82% | Acceptance Rate | 57.80% |
| 22.90% | Yield | 28.25% |
| 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 21,917 | Total Students | 50,637 |
| 16,708 | Undergraduate | 36,344 |
| 5,209 | Graduate | 14,293 |
| 5,312 | Online Enrollment | 3,758 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $43,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $68,100 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,784) $6,050 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,838) $8,415 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 886 Full-time 461 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 3,456 Full-time 2,067 Part-time |
| 2,542 Full-time 720 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 16,529 Full-time 2,815 Part-time |
| $80,811 for Faculties $61,794 Part-time | Average Salary | $115,312 for Faculties $75,250 Part-time |