Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Northeastern State's yield is 29 pts higher than New Jersey City's
Yield rate - 2
New Jersey City admits 98% vs. 100% at Northeastern State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- New Jersey CityOpen
- Northeastern StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- New Jersey CityTest-blind
- Northeastern StateTest-optional
How they read a record
New Jersey City
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Northeastern State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | New Jersey City | Northeastern State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why