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Overview |
New Jersey City University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njcu.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Jersey City University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,384 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,983 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,800 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,252 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,877 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
New Jersey City University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,372 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 5,744 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Jersey City University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,355 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $237 |
Diversity |
New Jersey City University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
New Jersey City University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
New Jersey City University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 3,947 students)
New Jersey City University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Jersey City University or Parkside?
- New Jersey City University is 112.5% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at New Jersey City University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($23,983.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than New Jersey City University ($8,510 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 98.3% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($7,966 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey City University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 81.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($12,877 vs. $7,098)
New Jersey City University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Jersey City University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or New Jersey City University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Parkside (970) is 105 points higher than at New Jersey City University (865)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Parkside (72.8%)
New Jersey City University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Jersey City University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and New Jersey City University.
- The graduation rate at New Jersey City University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (39% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $41,000)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $5,610 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($17,355 vs. $22,965)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($179 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/