Head to head · New Jersey
Montclair State University costs less than Rutgers University-New Brunswick at every income band federal data covers — between $1,894 and $9,443 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Montclair State University | Rutgers University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,880 | $16,343 | $5,463 |
| $30–48k | $11,532 | $16,210 | $4,678 |
| $48–75k | $16,388 | $18,282 | $1,894 |
| $75–110k | $22,058 | $25,106 | $3,048 |
| Over $110k | $25,573 | $35,016 | $9,443 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
Why the sticker price is a fiction — and what families actually pay →
What are your student's real admit chances? The math, shown →
Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Montclair State University first, then Rutgers University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Montclair State University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Montclair State University — every income band · Rutgers University-New Brunswick — every income band · All New Jersey public colleges