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Overview |
New Jersey City University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njcu.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Jersey City University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,384 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,983 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,800 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,252 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,877 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
New Jersey City University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,372 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 5,744 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 |
New Jersey City University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Jersey City University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,355 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $202 |
Diversity |
New Jersey City University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
New Jersey City University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
New Jersey City University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,836 students)
New Jersey City University vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Jersey City University or SUNY Canton?
- New Jersey City University is 89.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.5% higher at New Jersey City University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($23,983.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than New Jersey City University ($14,049 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Canton are 6.7% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($14,810 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey City University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 27.7% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($12,877 vs. $10,081)
New Jersey City University vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Jersey City University or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or New Jersey City University .
- Accepted freshman New Jersey City University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than New Jersey City University (90.1%)
New Jersey City University vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Jersey City University or SUNY Canton? 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 SUNY Canton and New Jersey City University.
- The graduation rate at New Jersey City University is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $6,500 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $38,400)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $2,197 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Canton graduates. ($17,355 vs. $19,552)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Canton graduates. ($179 vs. $202)
- More SUNY Canton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/