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Overview |
Western New England University | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Western New England University | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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 |
Western New England University | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $179 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Western New England University | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | 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
- New Jersey City University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or New Jersey City University?
- Western New England University is 211.9% more expensive to attend than New Jersey City University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at Western New England University than New Jersey City University ($41,750.00 vs. $23,983.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey City University than Western New England University ($19,252 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 7.7% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($14,670 vs. $15,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University as New Jersey City University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 92.4% larger than aid received New Jersey City University ($24,781 vs. $12,877)
Western New England University vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University 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 Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 215 points higher than at New Jersey City University (865)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than New Jersey City University (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $14,900 more per year than New Jersey City University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,900)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $9,645 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($17,355 vs. $27,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/