Quad
U. Connecticut
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Rutgers University-New Brunswick has 1.9× as many undergrads as U. Connecticut

    Undergrads
  2. 2

    Rutgers University-New Brunswick has 8 pts more first-gen students than U. Connecticut (35% vs. 27%)

    First-generation students
  3. 3

    Rutgers University-New Brunswick is more diverse (index 0.76 vs. 0.69)

    Diversity index

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
U. Connecticut19.8K
Rutgers University-New Brunswick37.8K
Pell Grant share
U. Connecticut25%
Rutgers University-New Brunswick28%
First-gen share
U. Connecticut27%
Rutgers University-New Brunswick35%
Diversity index
U. Connecticut0.69
Rutgers University-New Brunswick0.76

Who they are

Men
U. Connecticut45%
Rutgers University-New Brunswick50%
Part-time students
U. Connecticut2%
Rutgers University-New Brunswick3%
Students 25 and older
U. Connecticut2%
Rutgers University-New Brunswick5%

Race & ethnicity

U. Connecticut
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
U. Connecticut53%
Rutgers University-New Brunswick75%
First-years from other states
U. Connecticut42%
Rutgers University-New Brunswick13%
First-years from abroad
U. Connecticut5%
Rutgers University-New Brunswick10%
New transfer students this fall
U. Connecticut757
Rutgers University-New Brunswick2,361
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
U. Connecticut14%
Rutgers University-New Brunswick22%

Campus

U. Connecticut
Town near a cityNCAA D-I FBS · Big East ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Small cityNCAA D-I FBS · Big Ten ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyU. ConnecticutRutgers University-New Brunswick
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive housing, per the college's own page (checked 2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Chosen name and pronouns on campus records, per the college's own page (checked 2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online, per the college's own page (checked 2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related careStudent health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About 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