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Overview |
NJIT | EC | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,332 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,658 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,762 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,959 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NJIT | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,010 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 8,585 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1450 | 1118/1272 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NJIT | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
NJIT | EC | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
NJIT | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 29% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 657 students)
NJIT vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or EC?
- Elmira College is 132.1% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at EC than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($35,270.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than EC ($17,762 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 9.1% lower than costs at New Jersey Institute of Technology ($13,388 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than New Jersey Institute of Technology (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 69.8% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($27,091 vs. $15,959)
NJIT vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or NJIT .
- Accepted freshman NJIT students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than NJIT (66%)
NJIT vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT or EC? 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 EC and NJIT.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $21,200 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $46,000)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- NJIT graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/