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Overview |
Alabama State | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Alabama State | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 890/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama State | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $179 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Alabama State | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 60.7% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at New Jersey City University than Alabama State University ($23,983.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than New Jersey City University ($13,176 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 161.2% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($6,050 vs. $15,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University as New Jersey City University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($12,877 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or New Jersey City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Jersey City University or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at New Jersey City University (865) is 21 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Accepted freshman New Jersey City University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than New Jersey City University (90.1%)
Alabama State vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or New Jersey City University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between New Jersey City University and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at New Jersey City University is higher than Alabama State University (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $29,500)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $14,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($17,355 vs. $32,091)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($179 vs. $331)
- More New Jersey City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/