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Overview |
New Jersey City University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njcu.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Jersey City University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,384 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,983 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,800 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,252 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,877 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
New Jersey City University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,372 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 5,744 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 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 |
New Jersey City University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Jersey City University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,355 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $258 |
Diversity |
New Jersey City University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
New Jersey City University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
New Jersey City University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,427 students)
New Jersey City University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Jersey City University or SUNY-Potsdam?
- New Jersey City University is 89.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at New Jersey City University than SUNY College at Potsdam ($23,983.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than New Jersey City University ($15,310 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 8.2% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($14,600 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey City University than SUNY College at Potsdam (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 10.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($12,877 vs. $11,632)
New Jersey City University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Jersey City University or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or New Jersey City University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam 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 SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
New Jersey City University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Jersey City University or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and New Jersey City University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than New Jersey City University (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $5,800 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $39,100)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $7,645 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($17,355 vs. $25,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($179 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/