- Both New Jersey City University and William Paterson University of New Jersey are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- New Jersey City University has more expensive tuition of $24,888 than William Paterson University of New Jersey ($24,464).
- New Jersey City University has tighter acceptance rate of 91.85% than William Paterson University of New Jersey (92.39%).
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is larger with 9,070 students than New Jersey City University (6,539 students).
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| #26 in New Jersey | Rankings | #12 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jersey City, NJ | Location | Wayne, NJ |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | $15,150 New Jersey residents $24,464 out-of-state |
| $14,854 New Jersey residents $23,635 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,408 New Jersey residents $23,410 out-of-state |
| $11,445 | Financial Aid | $7,535 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 91.85% | Acceptance Rate | 92.39% |
| 24.63% | Yield | 17.96% |
| Test Scores | 1,150 SAT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,539 | Total Students | 9,070 |
| 4,895 | Undergraduate | 6,604 |
| 1,644 | Graduate | 2,466 |
| 1,841 | Online Enrollment | 3,400 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 38% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $46,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,100 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 624) $10,985 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) $8,420 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,740 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 240 Full-time 468 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 377 Full-time 631 Part-time |
| 848 Full-time 473 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,096 Full-time 787 Part-time |
| $103,213 for Faculties $79,507 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,767 for Faculties $80,044 Part-time |