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Overview |
MIT | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,858 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #8 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mit.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIT | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,590 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,590 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,232 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,591 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 58% |
Admission |
MIT | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,767 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 1,337 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 35/36 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MIT | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIT | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $142,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,316 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $240 |
Diversity |
MIT | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
MIT | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MIT | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 7,629 students)
MIT vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIT or TCNJ?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 307.3% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($57,590.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.8% higher at MIT than The College of New Jersey ($57,590.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than TCNJ ($20,232 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 32.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($14,144 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than The College of New Jersey (71% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 285.5% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($45,591 vs. $11,826)
MIT vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIT or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or MIT .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1507) is 280 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming MIT students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than MIT (4%)
MIT vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIT 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 MIT.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than The College of New Jersey (93% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $80,000 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $62,100)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $5,934 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($17,316 vs. $23,250)
- MIT graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($179 vs. $240)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/