<p>There seems to be very mixed opinions as to whether being from out of state (NY in this case so not far though geographically) is a plus or a minus - all other things being equal - as an applicant to The College of New Jersey - looking for more feedback...</p>
<p>They will, like all public institutions, give preference to in-state residents. You certainly won't be adding diversity coming from NY, so I'd say it will at least slightly lessen your chances but definitely not eliminate them (unless, of course, your grades and test scores are totally out of whack with their averages).</p>