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Overview |
Georgetown | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 58% |
Admission |
Georgetown | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgetown | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $240 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Georgetown | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 7,629 students)
Georgetown vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or TCNJ?
- Georgetown University is 337.6% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.7% higher at Georgetown than The College of New Jersey ($61,872.00 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 Georgetown ($22,273 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 33.1% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($14,144 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than Georgetown University (58% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 288.5% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($45,949 vs. $11,826)
Georgetown vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 189 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than The College of New Jersey (94% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $56,800 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $62,100)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($15,500 vs. $23,250)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($160 vs. $240)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/