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Overview |
NJIT | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,007 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #214 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,616 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,528 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,736 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,447 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 40% |
Admission |
NJIT | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,993 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 9,362 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 1365/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
NJIT | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $201 |
Diversity |
NJIT | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
NJIT | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (13,007 students vs. 9,762 students)
NJIT vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 16.9% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($18,252.00 vs. $15,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at William & Mary than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($42,053.00 vs. $32,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than William & Mary ($16,736 vs. $20,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 3.1% lower than costs at New Jersey Institute of Technology ($14,555 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than College of William and Mary (90% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 19.8% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($20,908 vs. $17,447)
NJIT vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or NJIT .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 148 points higher than at NJIT (1205)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
NJIT vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and NJIT.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (91% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $1,500 more per year than NJIT graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $67,200)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NJIT graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than NJIT graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/