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Overview |
UHWO | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
UHWO | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UHWO | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $179 |
Diversity |
UHWO | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UHWO | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | 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 UHWO based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 82.2% more expensive to attend than UHWO for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at New Jersey City University than University of Hawaii West Oahu ($23,983.00 vs. $20,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than New Jersey City University ($9,103 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey City University are 1.6% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($15,800 vs. $16,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu than New Jersey City University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 195.1% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($12,877 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO 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 UHWO .
- Accepted freshman UHWO students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than New Jersey City University (90.1%)
UHWO vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO 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 UHWO.
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $2,800 more per year than UHWO graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $42,100)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $2,355 lower median federal student loan debt than New Jersey City University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,355)
- UHWO graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than New Jersey City University graduates. ($155 vs. $179)
- More UHWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/