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Teaneck, NJ · Jersey City, NJ
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | New Jersey City University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,404/yr | $16,053/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,218/yr | $14,005/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $18,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,475/yr | $15,363/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,057/yr | $17,587/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,123/yr | $21,239/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,735/yr | $21,596/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $196/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,270/yr | $16,844/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,982/yr | $20,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,240/yr | $0/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,812/yr | $4,046/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $50,305/yr | $28,255/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,004/yr | $14,460/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $38,004/yr | $14,460/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 22% | 52% |
| Students taking federal loans | 21% | 28% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 91% | 98% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,259 | 5,757 |
| Students accepted | 4,085 | 5,134 |
| Students who enrolled | 606 | 576 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 1% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 53% | 34% |
| Freshmen who come back | 77% | 65% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $57,273/yr | $52,745/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $33,741–$85,029 | $30,517–$76,983 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 53% |
| White students graduating | 50% | 45% |
| Black students graduating | 54% | 18% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 51% | 35% |
| Asian students graduating | 61% | 52% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,916/yr | $45,918/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 41% | 20% |
| Pell students who graduate | 51% | 30% |
| First-gen students who finish | 52% | 49% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 47% |
| Students who transfer out | 29% | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,354/yr | $48,714/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 37% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Health Professions 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 13% · Computer & Information Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 37% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 12% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $127,638/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $90,730/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,627 | 3,681 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,355 | 1,558 |
| Average professor pay | $9,579/mo | $12,966/mo |
| Full-time professors | 30% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $39,799 | $23,397 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Jersey City, NJ |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1942 | 1929 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 12% | 2.4% |
| Men | 50% | 45% |
| Women | 50% | 55% |
| White students | 19% | 16% |
| Black students | 11% | 21% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 34% | 49% |
| Asian students | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Other / not reported | 16% | 2.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 43% | 53% |
| Part-time students | 19% | 11% |
| Students age 25+ | 10% | 22% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,140/yr | $10,046/yr |
| Endowment | $50.1M | $18.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 991 | 617 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,502/yr | $11,315/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,600/yr | $4,959/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | No |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 365 | 262 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.5M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $17.0M | $2.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $17.0M | $2.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $191,863 | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.