| Montclair State vs. New Jersey City |
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|---|---|---|
#227 in National Universities #13 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #43 in Federal Region II Universities #22 in New Jersey Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,912 New Jersey Residents $26,022 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,460 New Jersey Residents $14,460 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,056 New Jersey Residents $16,056 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,499 New Jersey Residents $15,499 Out-of-State |
| Less$12,032 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,337 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,070 SAT- | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter87.89% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.38% |
| Favorable18.17% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.83% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,375 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,429 |
| Larger18,712 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,871 |
| Larger4,663 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,558 |
| Larger2,063 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,659 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher65% | Graduate Rate | Lower34% |
| Lower20% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,079) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 624) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,170) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,815) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,042 | Number of faculty | 544 |
| Lower$113,237 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,889 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.