William Paterson University of New Jersey vs. Montclair State |
#7 in Federal Region II Universities #9 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #227 in National Universities #13 in New Jersey Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$15,150 New Jersey Residents $24,464 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,766 New Jersey Residents $24,126 Out-of-State |
expensive$16,408 New Jersey Residents $23,410 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,285 New Jersey Residents $15,137 Out-of-State |
Less$7,535 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,945 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,150 SAT- | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT- |
Easier91.53% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter91.31% |
Lower12.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.20% |
High School GPA 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 Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller9,070 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,784 |
Smaller6,604 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,290 |
Smaller2,466 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,494 |
Larger3,400 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,223 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher65% |
Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower22% |
Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,079) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,740) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,170) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
1,008 | Number of faculties | 1,691 |
Higher$112,654 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$104,883 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.