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Overview |
Emerson | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 58% |
Admission |
Emerson | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 20, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Emerson | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
Emerson | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emerson | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or TCNJ?
- Emerson College is 269.8% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at Emerson than The College of New Jersey ($52,288.00 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 Emerson ($22,273 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 38.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,144 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than The College of New Jersey (78% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 106% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($24,360 vs. $11,826)
Emerson vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 16 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Emerson College (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $12,900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $49,200)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/