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Overview |
UB | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,101 | 5,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,442 | $13,785 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,160 | $24,702 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $16,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,253 | $12,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,833 | $13,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
UB | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 173 | 5,757 | ||
| Admitted | 148 | 5,134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 89.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1110 | 890/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UB | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $179 |
Diversity |
UB | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
UB | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UB | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (5,833 students vs. 3,101 students)
UB vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 85.2% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($13,785.00 vs. $7,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at New Jersey City University than University of Baltimore ($24,702.00 vs. $21,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey City University than UB ($12,157 vs. $17,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey City University are 18.9% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($16,274 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than New Jersey City University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 49.3% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($13,189 vs. $8,833)
UB vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 107 points higher than at New Jersey City University (865)
- Accepted freshman New Jersey City University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at UB (2.89)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than UB (85.5%)
UB vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $15,700 more per year than New Jersey City University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $44,900)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $4,145 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($17,355 vs. $21,500)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($179 vs. $222)
- More New Jersey City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/