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Overview |
ECSU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $179 |
Diversity |
ECSU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
ECSU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 106.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.1% higher at New Jersey City University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($23,983.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than New Jersey City University ($18,628 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey City University are 1.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,800 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than New Jersey City University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,877 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than New Jersey City University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than New Jersey City University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,900)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $5,645 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($17,355 vs. $23,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($179 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/