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Overview |
Plymouth | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Plymouth | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $179 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Plymouth | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at New Jersey City University than Plymouth State University ($23,983.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey City University than Plymouth ($19,252 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 33.8% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($11,810 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than New Jersey City University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($12,877 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or New Jersey City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Jersey City University or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman New Jersey City University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than New Jersey City University (90.1%)
Plymouth vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or New Jersey City University? 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 New Jersey City University and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than New Jersey City University (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $42,200)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $9,645 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($17,355 vs. $27,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/