Rutgers University-New Brunswick vs New Jersey Institute of Technology vs Montclair State University
This page compares Rutgers University-New Brunswick, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Montclair State University — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in New Jersey. Rutgers University-New Brunswick has the largest enrollment (37,751). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at New Jersey Institute of Technology ($84,276). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Jersey Institute of Technology | Montclair State University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $17,929 | $19,974 | $15,912 |
| Average net price | $24,406 | $16,504 | $15,566 |
| Median student debt | $21,500 | $21,000 | $22,000 |
| Enrollment | 37,751 | 9,019 | 18,376 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 83.6% | 72.8% | 64.7% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $61,263 | $69,591 | $47,944 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $74,479 | $84,276 | $61,415 |
| Admission rate | 58.1% | 65.1% | 87.9% |
| Average SAT score | 1,410 | 1,337 | 1,070 |