New Jersey City University (NJCU) vs Berkeley College-New York

New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Berkeley College-New York (BCNY) are two distinct institutions of higher learning located in the vibrant urban centers of New Jersey and New York, respectively. While both universities offer a diverse range of academic programs and opportunities, they differ in several key aspects. NJCU boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students, while BCNY maintains a smaller student body, fostering a more intimate learning environment. In terms of popular majors, NJCU excels in fields such as business, nursing, and education, while BCNY specializes in business, healthcare, and design. Additionally, the student body demographics vary, with NJCU having a larger proportion of undergraduate students and BCNY attracting a higher percentage of graduate students. As you explore the comprehensive comparison table provided, you'll discover further distinctions between these two institutions, enabling you to make an informed decision about which university best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Berkeley College-New York	New Jersey City University
Overview
Location	New York, New York	Jersey City, New Jersey
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	48.0%	74.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	90.7%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $55
SAT range	N/A	890 - 1140
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score		10.0%
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		5,586
Total number of admissions given out		5,064
Admitted students who chose to enroll		761
Yield rate		15.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$40,206	In state: $38,608 Out of state: $48,900
Average net price	$20,023	$13,756
Tuition	$25,900	In state: $12,992 Out of state: $23,284
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $10,665 Meal plan: $4,675
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $15,040	96.0% Average amount $11,859
Students receiving federal student loan	60.0% Average amount $5,923	35.0% Average amount $6,232
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	1.0% Average amount $10,930

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,981 Men 34.7% Women 65.3%	5,262 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%
Graduate students	N/A	1,656 Men 24.7% Women 75.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	10.6%	N/A
International students	17.9%	1.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	624
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York New Jersey Connecticut Georgia Pennsylvania	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Computer and Information Science Legal Profession	Business Education Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	33.1%	39.0%
Dropout rate	41.6%	37.6%
Transferred out	24.1%	18.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,349 Year 2: $40,485 Year 3: $46,263 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,591 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $43,445 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,908 Year 2: $36,906 Year 3: $41,793 International Business (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $41,576 Legal Professions and Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,617 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $39,425 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,113 Year 2: $38,424 Year 3: $39,343 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,735 Year 2: $35,772 Year 3: $38,990 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,561 Year 2: $34,085 Year 3: $38,115 Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,943 Year 2: $33,423 Year 3: $36,645 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $27,088 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $35,716	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,186 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $95,473 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $79,771 Year 2: $77,087 Year 3: $83,056 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,635 Year 2: $68,079 Year 3: $71,000 Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,333 Year 2: $65,320 Year 3: $69,477 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,466 Year 2: $58,479 Year 3: $64,326 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,079 Year 2: $63,749 Year 3: $63,878 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $63,342 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $70,263 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $63,301 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,330 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $54,807 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,555 Year 2: $48,139 Year 3: $54,292

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