- Both New Jersey City University and Montclair State University (Montclair State) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- New Jersey City University has more expensive tuition of $24,888 than Montclair State ($24,126).
- Montclair State has tighter acceptance rate of 70.66% than New Jersey City University (91.85%).
- Montclair State is larger with 21,784 students than New Jersey City University (6,539 students).
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| #26 in New Jersey | Rankings | #180 in National Universities #8 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jersey City, NJ | Location | Montclair, NJ |
| Known as | Montclair State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,971 New Jersey residents $24,888 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $14,766 New Jersey residents $24,126 out-of-state |
| $14,854 New Jersey residents $23,635 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,285 New Jersey residents $15,137 out-of-state |
| $11,445 | Financial Aid | $10,945 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 91.85% | Acceptance Rate | 70.66% |
| 24.63% | Yield | 31.90% |
| Test Scores | 1,080 SAT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,539 | Total Students | 21,784 |
| 4,895 | Undergraduate | 17,290 |
| 1,644 | Graduate | 4,494 |
| 1,841 | Online Enrollment | 2,223 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 38% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $46,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 624) $10,985 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,079) $11,000 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 240 Full-time 468 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 619 Full-time 1,072 Part-time |
| 848 Full-time 473 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,844 Full-time 1,257 Part-time |
| $103,213 for Faculties $79,507 Part-time | Average Salary | $100,742 for Faculties $82,882 Part-time |