<p>sry, I cannot compare against Rutgers. But you can run objective numbers off of the IPEDS database. </p>
<p>IMO, most privates have “more” money to spend on students, and thus offer more “stuff,” whether that be advising, smaller classes, study abroad opportunities, fewer commuters, etc. And of course, state Unis, by definition, have state bureaucracies. And, in general, state Unis will have stricter grading curves, but also has a broader range of students, so standing out might be easier?. Perhaps, the honors programs helps to level the field. Only you can decide whether it is worth the additional cost.</p>
<p>Ask Rutgers premed office for a list of allopathic med schools to which their students have recently matriculated. Or, the stats of such matriculants. Ask the Honors programs if you get first dibs on research opportunities.</p>