Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's SAT midpoint is 120 points higher than U. Texas at Dallas's
SAT midpoint - 2
Rutgers University-New Brunswick admits 58% vs. 65% at U. Texas at Dallas
Acceptance rate - 3
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's yield is 0 pts higher than U. Texas at Dallas's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Rutgers University-New BrunswickVery selective
- U. Texas at DallasSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Rutgers University-New BrunswickTest scores recommended
- U. Texas at DallasTest-optional
How they read a record
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered.
U. Texas at Dallas
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | U. Texas at Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Rutgers University-New Brunswick Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why