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Overview |
Georgetown | NJIT | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 12,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #177 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $31,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $17,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $15,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 89% |
Admission |
Georgetown | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 13,010 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 8,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1190/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $237 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Georgetown | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | NJIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than NJIT based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 12,332 students)
Georgetown vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or NJIT?
- Georgetown University is 307.1% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.4% higher at Georgetown than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($61,872.00 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 Georgetown ($17,762 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 28.9% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($14,600 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Georgetown University (89% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 187.9% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($45,949 vs. $15,959)
Georgetown vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 211 points higher than at NJIT (1205)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (94% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $51,700 more per year than NJIT graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $67,200)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NJIT graduates. ($15,500 vs. $23,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than NJIT graduates. ($160 vs. $237)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/