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Overview |
NJIT | U of R | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,332 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,658 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,762 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,959 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 71% |
Admission |
NJIT | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,010 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 8,585 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1450 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
NJIT | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $253 |
Diversity |
NJIT | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
NJIT | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 44% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 12,197 students)
NJIT vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 298.4% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at U of R than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($60,550.00 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 U of R ($17,762 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 24.9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,600 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than University of Rochester (89% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 148.9% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($39,715 vs. $15,959)
NJIT vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or NJIT .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than U of R (38.9%)
NJIT vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT or U of R? 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 U of R and NJIT.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (83% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $3,800 more per year than NJIT graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $67,200)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,500)
- NJIT graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($237 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/