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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in New Jersey for Students from South Korea

18 Colleges
$35,471 Avg Tuition & Fees*
41% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

It's not easy to decide which college to attend when there are so many options available for international students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey ranking - to help you make that decision.

Our analysis looked at 18 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for South Korean students in New Jersey. Our ranking is based on several objective factors, including the school's overall value and the total number of international students at the school. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another.

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Top Value Colleges in New Jersey for Students from South Korea

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick tops this year’s ranking as the best value school for South Korean students in New Jersey. This large public school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 8,803 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 11.4% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at Rutgers New Brunswick are China, India, and South Korea. International students at Rutgers New Brunswick can expect to pay, on average, about $33,005 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $33,215 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Montclair State University. The school came in at #2 in this year’s ranking. Montclair State is a large public school situated in Montclair, New Jersey. It awarded 3,771 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 1.8% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Montclair State are India, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Montclair State runs, on average, about $21,418. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $13,519 per year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - Newark. It ranked #3 on our 2021 Best Colleges for South Korean students in New Jersey list. Rutgers Newark is a public institution located in Newark, New Jersey. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,346 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 11.3% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Rutgers Newark come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. International students at Rutgers Newark can expect to pay, on average, about $32,409 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $33,186 per year.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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A rank of #4 on our list means William Paterson University of New Jersey is a great place for South Korean students in New Jersey working on their bachelor’s degree. William Paterson University is located in Wayne, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,755 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 0.8% are international. Students from as far away as Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and China come to William Paterson University to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at William Paterson University runs, on average, about $22,946. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $21,748 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Out of the 18 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Kean University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Union, New Jersey, the fairly large public school handed out 2,562 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 2.2% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Kean are China, India, and South Korea. International students at Kean can expect to pay, on average, about $19,771 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $22,438 per year.

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New Jersey Institute of Technology came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey ranking. Located in Newark, New Jersey, the fairly large public school awarded 1,863 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 14.5% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as India, China, and Taiwan come to NJIT to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at NJIT runs, on average, about $34,034. Graduate students pay around $34,760 a year in average tuition and fees.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

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Rutgers University - Camden ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey list. Camden, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,499 students in 2020-2021.

Around 2.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to Rutgers Camden to study. International students at Rutgers Camden can expect to pay, on average, about $32,299 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $32,433 a year in average tuition and fees.

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New Jersey City University landed the #8 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey. This medium-sized public school is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, and it awarded 1,274 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 1.3% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at NJCU come from such countries as Brazil, China, and India. International students at NJCU can expect to pay, on average, about $25,364 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $24,304 per year.

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Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

Bloomfield College did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #9. Bloomfield College is located in Bloomfield, New Jersey and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 279 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 2.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as South Korea, Jamaica, and Brazil come to Bloomfield College to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Bloomfield College is about $30,680 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $11,760 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ

Centenary University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey list. Centenary University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Hackettstown, New Jersey that handed out 335 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 0.6% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Centenary come from such countries as South Korea, China, and Japan. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Centenary is about $34,498 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $17,550 per year.

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Caldwell University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #11. Caldwell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Caldwell, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 329 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 8.2% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Caldwell are Nepal, Jamaica, and Sweden. International students at Caldwell can expect to pay, on average, about $36,900 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $15,824 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey list. Located in South Orange, New Jersey, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 1,646 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 3.1% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, Saudi Arabia, and India come to Seton Hall to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Seton Hall is about $46,880 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $26,018 per year.

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #13. Lawrenceville, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,010 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 2.5% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at Rider come from such countries as China, Colombia, and Turkey. International students at Rider can expect to pay, on average, about $35,850 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $20,159 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey list. FDU is located in Teaneck, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 734 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

International students make up 4.1% of the total student body at the school. Students studying at FDU come from such countries as India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at FDU runs, on average, about $38,074. Graduate students pay around $10,722 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Saint Peter’s University landed the #15 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey. Jersey City, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 550 students in 2020-2021.

Around 4.8% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Saint Peter’s College are India, United Kingdom, and Spain. International students at Saint Peter’s College can expect to pay, on average, about $38,760 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $21,246 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Princeton University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey list. Princeton, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,175 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 23.2% are international. Students studying at Princeton come from such countries as China, Canada, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Princeton is about $56,010 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $58,790 a year in average tuition and fees.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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Drew University
Madison, NJ

Drew University landed the #17 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey. Located in Madison, New Jersey, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 400 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 18.2% are international. Students studying at Drew come from such countries as China, South Korea, and Pakistan. International students at Drew can expect to pay, on average, about $42,652 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $20,440 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

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Stevens Institute of Technology came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for South Korean Students in New Jersey ranking. Hoboken, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 768 students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 27.3% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to Stevens to study. International students at Stevens can expect to pay, on average, about $56,920 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $39,556 a year in average tuition and fees.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

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