College comparison

Rutgers University-Newark vs William Paterson University of New Jersey

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	William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ
Acceptance rateRutgers University-Newark is more selective	71%	90%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,709	6,614
Avg net price	$19,703	$18,745
Median earnings (10 yr)Rutgers University-Newark reports higher median earnings	$74,479	$57,780
Graduation rate	64%	44%
Median debt	$21,500	$22,334
Economic mobility	—	2.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Rutgers University-Newark or William Paterson University of New Jersey harder to get into?

Rutgers University-Newark is more selective: Rutgers University-Newark's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and William Paterson University of New Jersey's is approximately 90% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Rutgers University-Newark vs William Paterson University of New Jersey?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Rutgers University-Newark and — at William Paterson University of New Jersey. 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.