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Overview |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 66% |
Admission |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1375/1520 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 2, 2024 |
Academics |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $201 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 36% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 23.3% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($17,434.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at William & Mary than The College of New Jersey ($40,089.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than William & Mary ($22,273 vs. $25,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 2.3% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($13,828 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of William and Mary than The College of New Jersey (66% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 28% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($15,134 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 126 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
TCNJ vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or William & Mary? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between William & Mary and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than The College of New Jersey (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $6,600 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $62,100)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/