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Overview |
AU | NJIT | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 13,007 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $15,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $32,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $16,736 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $17,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 90% |
Admission |
AU | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 13,993 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 9,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1210/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $237 |
Diversity |
AU | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
AU | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 7% | ||
Campus |
AU | NJIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than NJIT based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 13,007 students)
AU vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or NJIT?
- American University is 256.8% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($55,724.00 vs. $15,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at AU than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($55,724.00 vs. $32,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than AU ($16,736 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 13.4% lower than costs at American University ($15,000 vs. $17,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than American University (90% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 80% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($31,402 vs. $17,447)
AU vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 47 points higher than at NJIT (1205)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted freshman NJIT students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at AU (3.7)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than AU (47.4%)
AU vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or NJIT? 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 NJIT and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $2,400 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $64,800)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,250)
- NJIT graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/