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Overview |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Wayne, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,070 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #557 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpunj.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,192 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,192 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,967 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,062 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 6,464 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1345 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $129 |
Diversity |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 35% | ||
Campus |
William Paterson University of New Jersey | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (9,070 students vs. 8,286 students)
William Paterson University of New Jersey vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Paterson University of New Jersey or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 203.7% more expensive to attend than William Paterson University of New Jersey for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $14,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at Jefferson than William Paterson University of New Jersey ($43,100.00 vs. $23,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Paterson University of New Jersey than Jefferson ($12,967 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Paterson University of New Jersey are 11.8% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,160 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than William Paterson University of New Jersey (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 197.5% larger than aid received William Paterson University of New Jersey ($32,486 vs. $10,919)
William Paterson University of New Jersey vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Paterson University of New Jersey or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or William Paterson University of New Jersey .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) 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 Jefferson (88.9%)
William Paterson University of New Jersey vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Paterson University of New Jersey or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and William Paterson University of New Jersey.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $76,400 more per year than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $46,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($12,500 vs. $24,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($129 vs. $253)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Paterson University of New Jersey students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/