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Overview |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | SFC | ||
| Location | Mahwah, NJ | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,478 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #203 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ramapo.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,363 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,373 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,528 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,262 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,553 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,207 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 5,079 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1295 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,846 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $252 |
Diversity |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (5,478 students vs. 2,661 students)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ramapo College of New Jersey or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 77% more expensive to attend than Ramapo College of New Jersey for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $15,363.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at SFC than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($27,188.00 vs. $25,373.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ramapo College of New Jersey than SFC ($16,262 vs. $18,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ramapo College of New Jersey are 15.9% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($15,528 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Ramapo College of New Jersey (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 37.8% larger than aid received Ramapo College of New Jersey ($17,294 vs. $12,553)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ramapo College of New Jersey or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Ramapo College of New Jersey .
- The average SAT score at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090) is 181 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Ramapo College of New Jersey students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Ramapo College of New Jersey students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ramapo College of New Jersey or SFC? 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 SFC and Ramapo College of New Jersey.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than St. Francis College (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $1,400 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $50,000)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey students graduate with a $1,579 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($22,846 vs. $24,425)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($236 vs. $252)
- More Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/