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Overview |
Merrimack | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | North Andover, MA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,505 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merrimack.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merrimack | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,815 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,815 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,295 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,296 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Merrimack | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,175 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 9,833 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Merrimack | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merrimack | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $179 |
Diversity |
Merrimack | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Merrimack | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Merrimack | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than Merrimack based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 5,505 students)
Merrimack vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merrimack or New Jersey City University?
- Merrimack College is 242.3% more expensive to attend than New Jersey City University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at Merrimack than New Jersey City University ($45,815.00 vs. $23,983.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey City University than Merrimack ($19,252 vs. $37,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey City University are 15.8% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($15,800 vs. $18,295)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Merrimack College as New Jersey City University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 115.3% larger than aid received New Jersey City University ($27,729 vs. $12,877)
Merrimack vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Merrimack 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 Merrimack .
- Accepted freshman Merrimack students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Merrimack vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merrimack 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 Merrimack.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than New Jersey City University (70% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $13,100 more per year than New Jersey City University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $44,900)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $9,645 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($17,355 vs. $27,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/