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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,408 | 5,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #814 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $13,785 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $24,702 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,574 | $16,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,779 | $12,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,120 | $13,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,045 | 5,757 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 5,134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 89.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 890/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $179 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (5,833 students vs. 3,408 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 239.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($13,785.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at New Jersey City University than Georgia Southwestern State University ($24,702.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than New Jersey City University ($11,779 vs. $12,157)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 70% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($9,574 vs. $16,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than New Jersey City University (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 62.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($13,189 vs. $8,120)
Georgia Southwestern vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southwestern State University (967) is 102 points higher than at New Jersey City University (865)
- Accepted freshman New Jersey City University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than Georgia Southwestern (77.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at New Jersey City University is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (39% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $38,100)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $4,645 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($17,355 vs. $22,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($179 vs. $227)
- More New Jersey City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/