An analysis by The Star-Ledger of Newark finds faculty, students and staff at Princeton contributed $72,595 to Obama. The Democrat received nearly $40,000 from those with ties to Rutgers.
Princeton residents are major contributors to both Obama and McCain, donating more than $600,000 to the candidates.
Federal Election Commission reports show McCain raised $2.5 million in New Jersey by the end of June. The Democrat amassed nearly $5.9 million.