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Overview |
UD | NJIT | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 12,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #177 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $31,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $17,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $15,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 89% |
Admission |
UD | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 13,010 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 8,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1190/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $237 |
Diversity |
UD | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UD | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UD | NJIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than NJIT based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 12,332 students)
UD vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or NJIT?
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is 13.7% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($15,198.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at UD than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($35,890.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than UD ($17,762 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 2.6% lower than costs at New Jersey Institute of Technology ($14,234 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than University of Delaware (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey Institute of Technology students is 29% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($15,959 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or UD .
- The average SAT score at New Jersey Institute of Technology (1205) is 7 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming UD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than NJIT (66%)
UD vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or NJIT? 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 NJIT and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (78% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $5,900 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $61,300)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,203 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,203)
- NJIT graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($237 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/