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Overview |
Indiana State | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Indiana State | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $179 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Indiana State | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Indiana 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than New Jersey City University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 6,539 students)
Indiana State vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at New Jersey City University than Indiana State University ($23,983.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than New Jersey City University ($12,688 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 39.2% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($11,350 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey City University than Indiana State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($12,877 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana 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 Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Indiana State University (910) is 45 points higher than at New Jersey City University (865)
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than New Jersey City University (90.1%)
Indiana State vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than New Jersey City University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $40,400)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $6,365 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($17,355 vs. $23,720)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($179 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/