How does it compare to Penn State or Temple?

We're NYers, so we hate everything about Jersey. Nobody in my family would EVER go there.

Slutgers

I wouldn't pay out of state tuition there. If you are from NJ then maybe, but not worth the $ otherwise.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Make sure your kid is street smart.

Why?

Not the PP, but New Brunswick is a bit nasty, the campus is extremely spread out so on-campus commuting is actually very involved, and the different Rutgers undergrad colleges have vastly different facilities and look-and-feel features.

Anonymous wrote:Make sure your kid is street smart.

Why?

Make sure your kid is street smart.

This is PP 12:36. You can get a great education there, or you can get skate by, as is true in lots of large state universities. I know a number of kids who went there, got involved in working for profs doing research, and got into great graduate programs. The social life is varied -- there are frats and sororities, lots of kids head into New Brunswick or take the train to NYC on weekends. It's a big place. There is something for everyone, but you will need to seek out a place for yourself. The social life probably won't come to you. Getting involved in extracurriculares will make a world of difference. Rutgers has many different dorm and other housing options. It has some excellent sports teams too, making for a fun school spirit. New Brunswick has a fair amount to do, but there are a few sketchy areas one should stay away from late at night. Not too different from other college campuses in semi-urban areas. The campus is pretty spread out -- kids ride the buses to classes unless they are close by. It works out.

Hope this is somewhat helpful.

12:36 has it right.

You can get a great education there.

Know anything about it?

I'm from NJ, used to work there, and am pretty familiar with campus life. It's a solid choice for a B average kid who likes a larger university campus, doesn't mind semi-urban, and doesn't need too much one on one support or hand-holding. Excellent research opportunities.

Anybody go there or send kids there?