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Is NJCU a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$174,643 Avg Total Cost

New Jersey City University Value Report

What is a NJCU degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares NJCU with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Average National Quality
Expensive Price

New Jersey City University is ranked #1,789 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe New Jersey City University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1789 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  20.17 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $174,643 For That Piece of Paper

The NJCU time to graduate is about 4.87 years and will cost an estimated $35,861 per year. This brings the total cost to 174,643.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$35,861
Average Years to Graduate4.87
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$174,643

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average NJCU student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your NJCU degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$128,583 In-State With Aid
$207,345 Avg Cost No Aid
4.87 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how NJCU value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$207,345#0F
All Students$174,643#1,789D-
Only Students Receiving Aid$161,923#1,179C
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$174,005#F
All Students$141,303#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$128,583#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of New Jersey.

About 98% of NJCU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what NJCU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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