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Overview |
Fitchburg State | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $179 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than New Jersey City University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 6,539 students)
Fitchburg State vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 1,279.8% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.2% higher at New Jersey City University than Fitchburg State University ($23,983.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than New Jersey City University ($15,535 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 16.9% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($13,516 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey City University than Fitchburg State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 81.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($12,877 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 128 points higher than at New Jersey City University (865)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than New Jersey City University (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $900 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $44,000)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $5,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($17,355 vs. $22,685)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($179 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/