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Overview |
New Jersey City University | CW | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | njcu.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Jersey City University | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,384 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,983 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,800 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,252 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,877 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
New Jersey City University | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,372 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 5,744 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
New Jersey City University | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Jersey City University | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,355 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $247 |
Diversity |
New Jersey City University | CW | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
New Jersey City University | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
New Jersey City University | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 828 students)
New Jersey City University vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Jersey City University or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 65.2% more expensive to attend than New Jersey City University for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at New Jersey City University than The College of Westchester ($23,983.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than New Jersey City University ($10,891 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 66% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($9,520 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than New Jersey City University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 44.1% larger than aid received New Jersey City University ($18,559 vs. $12,877)
New Jersey City University vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Jersey City University or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or New Jersey City University .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than New Jersey City University (90.1%)
New Jersey City University vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Jersey City University or CW? 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 CW and New Jersey City University.
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $5,100 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $39,800)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $6,539 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($17,355 vs. $23,894)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($179 vs. $247)
- More New Jersey City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/