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Overview |
New Jersey City University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,833 | 1,523 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #427 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njcu.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Jersey City University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,785 | $46,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,702 | $46,278 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,274 | $14,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,157 | $29,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,189 | $32,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
New Jersey City University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,757 | 2,620 | ||
| Admitted | 5,134 | 2,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.2% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
New Jersey City University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Jersey City University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,355 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $279 |
Diversity |
New Jersey City University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
New Jersey City University | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 19% | ||
Campus |
New Jersey City University | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than Randolph-Macon based on total student enrollment (5,833 students vs. 1,523 students)
New Jersey City University vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Jersey City University or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 235.7% more expensive to attend than New Jersey City University for in-state tuition ($46,278.00 vs. $13,785.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at Randolph-Macon than New Jersey City University ($46,278.00 vs. $24,702.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey City University than Randolph-Macon ($12,157 vs. $29,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph Macon College are 11.2% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($14,630 vs. $16,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than New Jersey City University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 145.3% larger than aid received New Jersey City University ($32,348 vs. $13,189)
New Jersey City University vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Jersey City University or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or New Jersey City University .
- The average SAT score at Randolph Macon College (1098) is 233 points higher than at New Jersey City University (865)
- Accepted freshman Randolph-Macon students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than Randolph-Macon (83.4%)
New Jersey City University vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Jersey City University or Randolph-Macon? 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 Randolph-Macon and New Jersey City University.
- The graduation rate at Randolph-Macon is higher than New Jersey City University (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $5,700 more per year than New Jersey City University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,900)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $9,645 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($17,355 vs. $27,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More Randolph-Macon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/