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Overview |
TCNJ | U of R | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 71% |
Admission |
TCNJ | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2024 |
Academics |
TCNJ | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $253 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
TCNJ | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 44% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 328.2% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.8% higher at U of R than The College of New Jersey ($60,550.00 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 U of R ($22,273 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 28.9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,144 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than The College of New Jersey (71% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 235.8% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($39,715 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or TCNJ .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than U of R (38.9%)
TCNJ vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or U of R? 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 U of R and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Rochester (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $8,900 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,500)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($240 vs. $253)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/