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Overview |
TCNJ | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 73% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 35.8% | ||
| 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 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1280/1495 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
TCNJ | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 73% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 1,742 students)
TCNJ vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 310.2% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.3% higher at Bryn Mawr than The College of New Jersey ($58,000.00 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 Bryn Mawr ($22,273 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 27.6% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($14,144 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than The College of New Jersey (73% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 209.6% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($36,618 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 119 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr 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 Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
TCNJ vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Bryn Mawr? 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 Bryn Mawr and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is the same as at Bryn Mawr College (87% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $600 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $61,500)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr 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/