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Overview |
SCSU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
SCSU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $179 |
Diversity |
SCSU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SCSU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than New Jersey City University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 6,539 students)
SCSU vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 106.9% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at New Jersey City University than Southern Connecticut State University ($23,983.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than New Jersey City University ($18,712 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 12.2% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($14,076 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey City University than Southern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 76.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($12,877 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Connecticut State University (918) is 53 points higher than at New Jersey City University (865)
- Accepted freshman New Jersey City University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than New Jersey City University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $900 more per year than New Jersey City University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,900)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $5,895 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($17,355 vs. $23,250)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($179 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/