Princeton, NJ · New Brunswick, NJ · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Princeton University | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 58.1% |
| In-State Tuition | $62,688 | $17,929 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $62,688 | $37,441 |
| Average Net Price | $15,313 | $20,522 |
| Graduation Rate | 98.0% | 84.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 9,137 | 52,269 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 5 | 16 |
GradFax Analysis
Princeton University accepts 4.6% of applicants. Rutgers University-New Brunswick accepts 58.1%. Princeton University's tuition is $62,688. Rutgers University-New Brunswick's is $17,929. That's a $44,759 difference per year. Princeton University graduates 98% of students in 6 years. Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates 84%.
Bottom Line
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is public; Princeton University is private. If you're an in-state student, Rutgers University-New Brunswick will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
After aid, the average student pays $15,313/year at Princeton University and $20,522/year at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Princeton University is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Princeton University. It accepts 4.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Princeton University, on average. After aid, students pay $15,313/year versus $20,522/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Princeton University: 98% of students finish in 6 years. Rutgers University-New Brunswick is at 84%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.