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Overview |
WestConn | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 5,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #814 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $13,785 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $24,702 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $16,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $12,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $13,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 92% |
Admission |
WestConn | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 5,757 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 5,134 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 89.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 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 |
WestConn | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $179 |
Diversity |
WestConn | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
WestConn | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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 WestConn based on total student enrollment (5,833 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 106.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($13,785.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.1% higher at New Jersey City University than Western Connecticut State University ($24,702.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey City University than WestConn ($12,157 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 7.6% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($15,131 vs. $16,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey City University than Western Connecticut State University (92% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 66% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($13,189 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than New Jersey City University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than New Jersey City University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,900)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $7,645 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($17,355 vs. $25,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($179 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/