- Both New Jersey City University and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- New Jersey City University has more expensive tuition of $24,888 than TCNJ ($24,568).
- TCNJ has tighter acceptance rate of 47.53% than New Jersey City University (91.85%).
- TCNJ is larger with 7,629 students than New Jersey City University (6,539 students).
New Jersey City University View More Rivals | The College of New Jersey View More Rivals | |
| #26 in New Jersey | Rankings | #3 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jersey City, NJ | Location | Ewing, NJ |
| Known as | TCNJ | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,971 New Jersey residents $24,888 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $18,685 New Jersey residents $24,568 out-of-state |
| $14,854 New Jersey residents $23,635 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,624 New Jersey residents $17,643 out-of-state |
| $11,445 | Financial Aid | $10,511 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 91.85% | Acceptance Rate | 47.53% |
| 24.63% | Yield | 25.15% |
| Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,539 | Total Students | 7,629 |
| 4,895 | Undergraduate | 7,039 |
| 1,644 | Graduate | 590 |
| 1,841 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 38% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $46,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $64,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 624) $10,985 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,400) $9,949 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,195 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 240 Full-time 468 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 375 Full-time 471 Part-time |
| 848 Full-time 473 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,145 Full-time 511 Part-time |
| $103,213 for Faculties $79,507 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,827 for Faculties $78,353 Part-time |