Hi, Actually, I got my masters from Rutgers. I don't know if you interested in the master program or the PhD, but for the Masters, they have really great program. Like you mentioned, being one of a couple schools located in the East coast, it has geographical advantages and our alums are doing great. For the PhD, it is a good school too. We have excellent faculty members, great researches.
I heard back from Rutgers yesterday, and got into their program. So now, I don't know what to do haha