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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,586 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,586 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,625 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,987 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,472 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,190 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 960/1120 | 890/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $179 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 7% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 1,478 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or New Jersey City University?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 210.7% more expensive to attend than New Jersey City University for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than New Jersey City University ($41,586.00 vs. $23,983.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey City University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($19,252 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College of Maine are 5.8% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($14,936 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than New Jersey City University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 109.6% larger than aid received New Jersey City University ($26,987 vs. $12,877)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- The average SAT score at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989) is 124 points higher than at New Jersey City University (865)
- Accepted freshman New Jersey City University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (80.8%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than New Jersey City University (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $43,300)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $9,645 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($17,355 vs. $27,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/