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Overview |
VSU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
VSU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 890/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $179 |
Diversity |
VSU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
VSU | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 4% | ||
Campus |
VSU | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than New Jersey City University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 6,539 students)
VSU vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 206.2% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at New Jersey City University than Valdosta State University ($23,983.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than New Jersey City University ($12,836 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 77.1% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($8,922 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than New Jersey City University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($12,877 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 128 points higher than at New Jersey City University (865)
- Accepted freshman New Jersey City University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at VSU (3.23)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than VSU (89.5%)
VSU vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than New Jersey City University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $4,600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $40,300)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $7,645 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($17,355 vs. $25,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($179 vs. $258)
- More New Jersey City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/