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Overview |
SHU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
SHU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $179 |
Diversity |
SHU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SHU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than New Jersey City University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 6,539 students)
SHU vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or New Jersey City University?
- Sacred Heart University is 246% more expensive to attend than New Jersey City University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at SHU than New Jersey City University ($46,310.00 vs. $23,983.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey City University than SHU ($19,252 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey City University are 10.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($15,800 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than New Jersey City University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 51.3% larger than aid received New Jersey City University ($19,484 vs. $12,877)
SHU vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than New Jersey City University (68% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $14,800 more per year than New Jersey City University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $44,900)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $7,645 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($17,355 vs. $25,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($179 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/