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Overview |
WPI | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #807 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
WPI | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $179 |
Diversity |
WPI | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
WPI | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WPI | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than New Jersey City University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 6,539 students)
WPI vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or New Jersey City University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 318.4% more expensive to attend than New Jersey City University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.5% higher at WPI than New Jersey City University ($56,000.00 vs. $23,983.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey City University than WPI ($19,252 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey City University are 4.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($15,800 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey City University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 110.1% larger than aid received New Jersey City University ($27,059 vs. $12,877)
WPI vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI 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 WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at New Jersey City University (3.24)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than New Jersey City University (76% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,800 more per year than New Jersey City University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $44,900)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $9,645 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($17,355 vs. $27,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New Jersey City University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/