Quad
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
U. California-Davis

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    U. California-Davis has 6 pts more first-gen students than Rutgers University-New Brunswick (41% vs. 35%)

    First-generation students
  2. 2

    U. California-Davis has 3 pts more Pell recipients than Rutgers University-New Brunswick (31% vs. 28%)

    Pell Grant recipients
  3. 3

    Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a bit larger (37,751 vs. 32,253)

    Undergrads

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
Rutgers University-New Brunswick37.8K
U. California-Davis32.3K
Pell Grant share
Rutgers University-New Brunswick28%
U. California-Davis31%
First-gen share
Rutgers University-New Brunswick35%
U. California-Davis41%
Diversity index
Rutgers University-New Brunswick0.76
U. California-Davis0.78

Who they are

Men
Rutgers University-New Brunswick50%
U. California-Davis41%
Part-time students
Rutgers University-New Brunswick3%
U. California-Davis2%
Students 25 and older
Rutgers University-New Brunswick5%
U. California-Davis4%

Race & ethnicity

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

Where they're from

First-years from in state
Rutgers University-New Brunswick75%
U. California-Davis78%
First-years from other states
Rutgers University-New Brunswick13%
U. California-Davis5%
First-years from abroad
Rutgers University-New Brunswick10%
U. California-Davis16%
New transfer students this fall
Rutgers University-New Brunswick2,361
U. California-Davis2,656
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
Rutgers University-New Brunswick22%
U. California-Davis28%

Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Small cityNCAA D-I FBS · Big Ten ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
U. California-Davis
Small suburbNCAA D-I FCS · Big West 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.

PolicyRutgers University-New BrunswickU. California-Davis
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, per the college's own page (checked 2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records, per the college's own page (checked 2026-10-04)Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online, per the college's own page (checked 2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related care–Student 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