College comparison

Rutgers University-Newark vs University of South Alabama

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ	University of South Alabama Mobile, AL
Acceptance rateUniversity of South Alabama is more selective	71%	71%
SAT (25–75)	—	970–1190
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,709	8,879
Avg net price	$19,703	$17,648
Median earnings (10 yr)Rutgers University-Newark reports higher median earnings	$74,479	$49,379
Graduation rate	64%	53%
Median debt	$21,500	$24,929
Economic mobility	—	2.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Rutgers University-Newark or University of South Alabama harder to get into?

University of South Alabama is more selective: Rutgers University-Newark's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and University of South Alabama's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Rutgers University-Newark vs University of South Alabama?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Rutgers University-Newark and 970–1190 at University of South Alabama. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.