LaxGuit t1_j8ip85a wrote on February 14, 2023 at 4:33 PM

Note, I have no experience or knowledge about NJIT. Based on the other responses comparing the two, I would say it comes down to how badly you want that $700.

I’m a Rutgers alum, and I would choose Rutgers because of everything else that comes with going there.

Rutgers has a club for everything, food and bar options, tons of sporting events you can get student tickets for, and a strong focus on research. I’m sure you’d be able to do an undergrad thesis at RU, which would give you a great leg up in regard to getting into grad school too.

Ignoring reputation, I think RU has better options.

katwin927 t1_j8mvfvf wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:07 PM

Rutgers Newark is a different experience than Rutgers New Brunswick. If he is comparing Rutgers Newark to NJIT would you still pick RU? I went to NJIT many years ago and it seemed the two campuses had a similar feel. I would agree that the RU New Brunswick campus would have more social options

LaxGuit t1_j8mwor3 wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:17 PM

I honestly didn’t even think about that - you are absolutely right. If the OP is considering New Brunswick, my first comment stands. If it’s RU Newark, I don’t have any experience there so my other comment can be ignored.

fancyzebras OP t1_j8mxzzc wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:26 PM

I was referring to New Brunswick, Newark is an option but I would probably choose NJIT over RU Newark I think.

rualpha t1_j8n45nq wrote on February 15, 2023 at 3:11 PM

I attended classes at all 3 (albeit not physics). Rutgers NB > NJIT > Rutgers Newark.

Looking back transferring from NJIT to Rutgers NB was a great choice for me for many reasons, but as other's suggested take a look at the programs and what you want out of them first. There's a lot more support for students coming out of the military, FWIW.