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Rutgers Stevens William & Mary Villanova UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell TCNJ Davidson Colgate Miami| New Jersey Institute of Technology | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NJIT | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,332 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,658 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,762 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,959 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 57% |
Admission |
NJIT | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,010 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 8,585 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1450 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NJIT | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $218 |
Diversity |
NJIT | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
NJIT | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 75% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 3,876 students)
NJIT vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 297% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.6% higher at University of Richmond than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($60,330.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than University of Richmond ($17,762 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($14,600 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than University of Richmond (89% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 190.7% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($46,385 vs. $15,959)
NJIT vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or NJIT .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 132 points higher than at NJIT (1205)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted 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 (66%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
NJIT vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and NJIT.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (83% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $6,700 more per year than NJIT graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $67,200)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $1,852 lower median federal student loan debt than NJIT graduates. ($21,148 vs. $23,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans 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/