Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best schools in New Jersey including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton University | ✗ | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,594) | ✔ ($7,670) |
| 2 | Stevens Institute of Technology | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,036) | ✔ ($7,400) |
| 3 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (15,838) | ✔ ($5,494) |
| 4 | The College of New Jersey | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,400) | ✔ ($4,195) |
| 5 | Rider University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,409) | ✔ ($5,900) |
| 6 | Rutgers University-Newark | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,453) | ✔ ($5,248) |
| 7 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,615) | ✔ ($4,622) |
| 8 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | Under, Grad | Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,583) | ✔ |
| 9 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,662) | ✔ ($4,740) |
| 10 | Seton Hall University | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2,606) | ✔ ($6,194) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best schools in New Jersey including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | Stevens Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 3 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | The College of New Jersey | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 5 | Rider University | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 6 | Rutgers University-Newark | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 8 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 9 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Seton Hall University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best schools in New Jersey. Among 10 best schools in New Jersey, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 19 athletic programs |
| 2 | Stevens Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation | 14 athletic programs |
| 3 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 15 athletic programs |
| 4 | The College of New Jersey | NAA, NCAA | New Jersey Athletic Conference | New Jersey Athletic Conference | New Jersey Athletic Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 5 | Rider University | NAA, NCAA | - | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 6 | Rutgers University-Newark | NAA, NCAA | - | New Jersey Athletic Conference | New Jersey Athletic Conference | 7 athletic programs |
| 7 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | NAA, NCAA | - | New Jersey Athletic Conference | New Jersey Athletic Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 8 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | - | America East | America East | 8 athletic programs |
| 9 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | NAA, NCAA | New Jersey Athletic Conference | New Jersey Athletic Conference | New Jersey Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| 10 | Seton Hall University | NAA, NCAA | - | Big East Conference | Big East Conference | 9 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best schools in New Jersey including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeton University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 2 | Stevens Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 3 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4 | The College of New Jersey | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5 | Rider University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | Rutgers University-Newark | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 7 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 9 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | Seton Hall University | Roman Catholic | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in New Jerseyand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.
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