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Overview |
LSUS | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
LSUS | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 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 |
LSUS | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $179 |
Diversity |
LSUS | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
LSUS | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than New Jersey City University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 6,539 students)
LSUS vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 136.6% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 324% higher at New Jersey City University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($23,983.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than New Jersey City University ($7,587 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 54.5% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($10,226 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than New Jersey City University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($12,877 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS 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 LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 164 points higher than at New Jersey City University (865)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at New Jersey City University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (39% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $5,400 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $39,500)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $2,145 lower median federal student loan debt than LSUS graduates. ($17,355 vs. $19,500)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than LSUS graduates. ($179 vs. $201)
- More New Jersey City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/