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Overview |
UMF | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Farmington, ME | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 5,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #814 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMF | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,910 | $13,785 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,000 | $24,702 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,970 | $16,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,383 | $12,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,869 | $13,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
UMF | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,306 | 5,757 | ||
| Admitted | 1,275 | 5,134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 89.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 915/1210 | 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 |
UMF | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMF | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $179 |
Diversity |
UMF | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
UMF | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UMF | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (5,833 students vs. 1,950 students)
UMF vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMF or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 54.7% more expensive to attend than UMF for in-state tuition ($13,785.00 vs. $8,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at New Jersey City University than University of Maine at Farmington ($24,702.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey City University than UMF ($12,157 vs. $15,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Farmington are 48.4% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($10,970 vs. $16,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than New Jersey City University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 48.7% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($13,189 vs. $8,869)
UMF vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMF 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 UMF .
- Accepted freshman New Jersey City University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than New Jersey City University (89.2%)
UMF vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMF 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 UMF.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than New Jersey City University (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $9,700 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $35,200)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $9,645 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($17,355 vs. $27,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/