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Newark, NJ · Princeton, NJ
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | Princeton University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,504/yr | $6,128/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,138/yr | $41/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,000 | $10,320 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,165/yr | $352/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,958/yr | $1,217/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,152/yr | $4,478/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,244/yr | $36,094/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $223/mo | $109/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,450/yr | $20,250/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,936/yr | No data reported |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $3,400/yr | $1,050/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,200/yr | $3,900/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $32,859/yr | $84,040/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $19,974/yr | $62,688/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $37,664/yr | $62,688/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 40% | 19% |
| Students taking federal loans | 31% | 2% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 65% | 4.6% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1210–1460 | 1510–1580 |
| SAT average | 1337 | 1553 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 27–34 | 34–35 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 25–35 · Math 27–35 | English 35–36 · Math 32–36 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 13,993 | 39,644 |
| Students accepted | 9,362 | 1,782 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,762 | 1,366 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 77% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 43% | 57% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 20% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 73% | 98% |
| Freshmen who come back | 90% | 98% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $84,276/yr | $110,066/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $55,991–$113,061 | $68,313–$197,494 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 76% | 98% |
| White students graduating | 76% | 97% |
| Black students graduating | 64% | 98% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 65% | 97% |
| Asian students graduating | 79% | 99% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $69,591/yr | $87,815/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 86% | 89% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 75% |
| Pell students who graduate | 74% | 97% |
| First-gen students who finish | 60% | No data reported |
| Low-income students who finish | 60% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $77,642/yr | $112,152/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Computer & Information Sciences 33% · Engineering 29% · Engineering Technologies 11% | Social Sciences 20% · Engineering 18% · Computer & Information Sciences 15% |
| Most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 33% of degrees | Social Sciences — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 29% of degrees | Engineering — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 11% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 5% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Architecture — 5% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Engineering-Related Fields — $96,471/yr | Computer Science — $146,624/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 81% | 50% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 9,019 | 5,709 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 5 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,047 | 3,324 |
| Average professor pay | $13,884/mo | $25,354/mo |
| Full-time professors | 58% | 87% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $38,563 | $37,036 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Newark, NJ | Princeton, NJ |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1881 | 1746 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.2% | 13% |
| Men | 72% | 50% |
| Women | 28% | 50% |
| White students | 29% | 34% |
| Black students | 10% | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 29% | 10% |
| Asian students | 20% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 7.2% |
| Other / not reported | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 34% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 7% | 0% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 1.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,796/yr | $73,220/yr |
| Endowment | $179.5M | $33.4B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,444 | 5,526 |
| Required to live on campus | No | Yes — for first-year students |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $11,400/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $7,980/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 | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| 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 I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 32 |
| Student athletes | 333 | 1,020 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.1M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $19.5M | $50.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $19.9M | $50.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $206,615 | $1.9M |
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.