College comparison

Rutgers University-Newark vs Western Washington University

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	Western Washington University Bellingham, WA
Acceptance rateRutgers University-Newark is more selective	71%	93%
SAT (25–75)	—	1150–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,709	13,544
Avg net price	$19,703	$21,193
Median earnings (10 yr)Rutgers University-Newark reports higher median earnings	$74,479	$62,569
Graduation rate	64%	65%
Median debt	$21,500	$18,500
Economic mobility	—	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Rutgers University-Newark or Western Washington University harder to get into?

Rutgers University-Newark is more selective: Rutgers University-Newark's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and Western Washington University's is approximately 93% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Rutgers University-Newark vs Western Washington University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Rutgers University-Newark and 1150–1390 at Western Washington University. 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.