| Rutgers-Newark vs. New Jersey City |
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|---|---|---|
#136 in National Universities #6 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 | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$17,250 New Jersey Residents $36,762 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,460 New Jersey Residents $14,460 Out-of-State |
| expensive$23,221 New Jersey Residents $37,669 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,499 New Jersey Residents $15,499 Out-of-State |
| More$14,570 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,337 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter71.36% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.38% |
| Lower7.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable9.83% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 | ||
| Larger11,315 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,429 |
| Larger7,989 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,871 |
| Larger3,326 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,558 |
| Smaller1,183 | Online Student Population | Larger1,659 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower34% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher27% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,453) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 624) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,248) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,815) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 940 | Number of faculty | 544 |
| Higher$148,285 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$116,889 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.