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Overview |
New Jersey City University | W&J | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njcu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Jersey City University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,384 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,983 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,800 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,252 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,877 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
New Jersey City University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,372 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 5,744 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Jersey City University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,355 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $279 |
Diversity |
New Jersey City University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
New Jersey City University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
Campus |
New Jersey City University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 1,151 students)
New Jersey City University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Jersey City University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 270.7% more expensive to attend than New Jersey City University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.9% higher at W&J than New Jersey City University ($49,612.00 vs. $23,983.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey City University than W&J ($19,252 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 16.8% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($13,524 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than New Jersey City University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 202.6% larger than aid received New Jersey City University ($38,963 vs. $12,877)
New Jersey City University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Jersey City University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or New Jersey City University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than W&J (88.1%)
New Jersey City University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Jersey City University or W&J? 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 W&J and New Jersey City University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than New Jersey City University (74% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $12,000 more per year than New Jersey City University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,900)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $9,645 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($17,355 vs. $27,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/