New Jersey City University (NJCU) vs Stevens Tech

New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Stevens Institute of Technology (SIT) are two distinct institutions of higher learning located in the vibrant city of Jersey City, New Jersey. While both universities offer a diverse range of academic programs and opportunities, they differ in several key aspects. NJCU, a public university, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a more diverse student body, while SIT, a private research university, is known for its rigorous academics and strong focus on STEM fields. With NJCU's emphasis on affordability and SIT's reputation for excellence in engineering and technology, prospective students are encouraged to explore the detailed comparison table provided on this page to determine which university best aligns with their academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	New Jersey City University	Stevens Institute of Technology
Overview
Location	Jersey City, New Jersey	Hoboken, New Jersey
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	74.0%	93.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	90.7%	52.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $55	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $60
SAT range	890 - 1140	1370 - 1510
ACT range	N/A	31 - 34
Students submitting SAT score	10.0%	38.0%
Students submitting ACT score		11.0%
Total number of applicants	5,586	11,320
Total number of admissions given out	5,064	5,965
Admitted students who chose to enroll	761	1,091
Yield rate	15.0%	18.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $38,608 Out of state: $48,900	$75,770
Average net price	$13,756	$40,828
Tuition	In state: $12,992 Out of state: $23,284	$54,780
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,665 Meal plan: $4,675	Room/dormitory: $9,400 Meal plan: $7,200
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $11,859	98.0% Average amount $32,015
Students receiving federal student loan	35.0% Average amount $6,232	53.0% Average amount $5,154
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $10,930	13.0% Average amount $24,116

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	5,262 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%	4,064 Men 69.9% Women 30.1%
Graduate students	1,656 Men 24.7% Women 75.3%	4,223 Men 73.0% Women 27.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	36.3%
International students	1.5%	30.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	624	1,351
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New Jersey New York Pennsylvania California Connecticut

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology	Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Mathematics and Statistics Engineering Technologies
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	39.0%	87.3%
Dropout rate	37.6%	12.4%
Transferred out	18.0%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $94,386 Year 2: $125,611 Year 3: $130,651 Systems Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $90,973 Year 2: $95,295 Year 3: $108,102 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $83,827 Year 2: $83,177 Year 3: $102,092 Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,084 Year 2: $74,953 Year 3: $88,104 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,943 Year 2: $77,213 Year 3: $87,433 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,349 Year 2: $73,635 Year 3: $86,958 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,389 Year 2: $77,213 Year 3: $86,264 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,293 Year 2: $72,689 Year 3: $84,204 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,771 Year 2: $74,702 Year 3: $81,434 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,800 Year 2: $68,499 Year 3: $81,346

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