NJIT vs. UC Merced |
#161 in National Universities #8 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #164 in National Universities #37 in California Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$19,022 New Jersey Residents $35,934 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,167 California Residents $44,944 Out-of-State |
expensive$25,918 New Jersey Residents $36,702 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,187 California Residents $29,289 Out-of-State |
Less$14,309 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,089 |
Admission | ||
1,320 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Tighter65.99% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.46% |
Favorable18.35% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.94% |
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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger12,332 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,103 |
Larger9,019 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,343 |
Larger3,313 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller760 |
709 | Online Student Population | - |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,583) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,351) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
787 | Number of faculties | 485 |
Lower$117,511 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$118,858 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.