NJIT vs. University of Richmond

Comparable Facts

Compare New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ with University of Richmond in University of Richmond, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (13,247 students vs. 3,722 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• New Jersey Institute of Technology is located in Newark, NJ (Large City setting); University of Richmond is in University of Richmond, VA (Midsize City setting).
• New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Richmond is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: New Jersey Institute of Technology 17:1; University of Richmond 7:1.

NJIT vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, NJIT or University of Richmond? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than University of Richmond ($17,313 vs. $30,037).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 4% lower than at University of Richmond ($16,450 vs. $17,140).
• University of Richmond is 226.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than NJIT (about $45,256 more per year; $65,230.00 vs. $19,974.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 73.2% higher at University of Richmond than at New Jersey Institute of Technology (about $27,566 more per year; $65,230.00 vs. $37,664.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than at University of Richmond (91% vs. 56%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 182.2% larger than aid received by New Jersey Institute of Technology students ($51,039 vs. $18,084).

NJIT vs. University of Richmond Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or University of Richmond? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Richmond and NJIT.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Richmond (1470) is 130 points higher than at NJIT (1340).
• Incoming University of Richmond students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (34 vs. 30 at NJIT).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: New Jersey Institute of Technology 1210/1460; University of Richmond 1410/1530.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: New Jersey Institute of Technology 27/34; University of Richmond 33/35.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: NJIT - Test optional; University of Richmond - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: NJIT Mar 1, 2027; University of Richmond Jan 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman NJIT students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Richmond (3.71).
• NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than University of Richmond (22.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17.2% at NJIT vs. 23.5% at University of Richmond.

NJIT vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for NJIT and University of Richmond? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Richmond's six-year graduation rate (83%) is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology's (54%).
• Graduates from University of Richmond earn a median of about $6,700 more per year than NJIT graduates about ten years after starting college ($73,900 vs. $67,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Richmond graduates have a $1,852 lower median loan debt than NJIT graduates ($21,148 vs. $23,000).
• Among borrowers, University of Richmond graduates have an estimated $19 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than NJIT graduates ($218 vs. $237).
• More University of Richmond graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.