William Paterson University of New Jersey vs. Rutgers |
#7 in Federal Region II Universities #9 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #86 in National Universities #3 in New Jersey Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$15,150 New Jersey Residents $24,464 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$17,239 New Jersey Residents $36,001 Out-of-State |
cheaper$16,408 New Jersey Residents $23,410 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$22,348 New Jersey Residents $36,244 Out-of-State |
Less$7,535 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,439 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,150 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,370 SAT 31 ACT |
Easier91.53% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter66.29% |
Lower12.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.18% |
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 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 | Larger50,637 |
Smaller6,604 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,344 |
Smaller2,466 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,293 |
Smaller3,400 | Online Student Population | Larger3,758 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower7% |
Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,838) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,740) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,494) |
Faculties | ||
15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
1,008 | Number of faculties | 5,523 |
Lower$112,654 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$119,251 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.