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New Jersey Institute of Technology vs Rutgers University-Newark

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

New Jersey Institute of Technology Rutgers University-Newark
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 65% 71%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,210-1,460 n/a
ACT range (mid 50%) 27-34 n/a
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $16,504 $19,703
Sticker cost of attendance $32,859 $35,654
Graduation rate 73% 64%
Retention rate 90% 84%
Undergraduates 9,019 7,709
Student-faculty ratio 17:1 14:1
Setting Newark, NJ Newark, NJ
Type Public Public
Application fee $75 n/a
Test policy Required for some n/a

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the 2025-2026 cycle.

Common questions

Is New Jersey Institute of Technology or Rutgers University-Newark harder to get into?

New Jersey Institute of Technology is more selective, with a 65% acceptance rate versus 71% at Rutgers University-Newark. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, New Jersey Institute of Technology or Rutgers University-Newark?

New Jersey Institute of Technology has the lower average net price ($16,504 versus $19,703). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.