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Overview |
Northwest | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Northwest | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 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 |
Northwest | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $179 |
Diversity |
Northwest | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Northwest | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than New Jersey City University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 6,539 students)
Northwest vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 122.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.5% higher at New Jersey City University than Northwest Missouri State University ($23,983.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than New Jersey City University ($14,197 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 51.5% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($10,428 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey City University than Northwest Missouri State University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 53.5% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($12,877 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest 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 Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 182 points higher than at New Jersey City University (865)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than New Jersey City University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $41,200)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $7,645 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($17,355 vs. $25,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($179 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/