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Overview |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Wayne, NJ | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,070 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #557 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpunj.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,192 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,192 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,967 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,062 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 6,464 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1345 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $204 |
Diversity |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (9,070 students vs. 1,976 students)
William Paterson University of New Jersey vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Paterson University of New Jersey or SUNY-ESF?
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is 100.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($14,192.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at William Paterson University of New Jersey than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($23,192.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Paterson University of New Jersey than SUNY-ESF ($12,967 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Paterson University of New Jersey are 31.5% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($13,160 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Paterson University of New Jersey than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Paterson University of New Jersey students is 25.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($10,919 vs. $8,713)
William Paterson University of New Jersey vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Paterson University of New Jersey or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or William Paterson University of New Jersey .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 225 points higher than at William Paterson University of New Jersey (990)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at William Paterson University of New Jersey (2.97)
- William Paterson University of New Jersey has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
William Paterson University of New Jersey vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Paterson University of New Jersey or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and William Paterson University of New Jersey.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than William Paterson University of New Jersey (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey earn on average $300 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,500)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($204 vs. $253)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Paterson University of New Jersey students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/