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Overview |
New Jersey City University | Villa | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njcu.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Jersey City University | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,384 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,983 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,800 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,252 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,877 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
New Jersey City University | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,372 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 5,744 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 730/1050 | ||
| 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 | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Jersey City University | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,355 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $206 |
Diversity |
New Jersey City University | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
New Jersey City University | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
New Jersey City University | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 465 students)
New Jersey City University vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Jersey City University or Villa?
- Villa Maria College is 93.7% more expensive to attend than New Jersey City University for in-state tuition ($25,930.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Villa than New Jersey City University ($25,930.00 vs. $23,983.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than New Jersey City University ($14,576 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 83.3% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($8,620 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than New Jersey City University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villa Maria College students is 36.4% larger than aid received New Jersey City University ($17,558 vs. $12,877)
New Jersey City University vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Jersey City University or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or New Jersey City University .
- Accepted freshman New Jersey City University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Villa (2.87)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Villa (78.2%)
New Jersey City University vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Jersey City University or Villa? 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 Villa and New Jersey City University.
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $27,900)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $2,645 lower median federal student loan debt than Villa graduates. ($17,355 vs. $20,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Villa graduates. ($179 vs. $206)
- More New Jersey City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/