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Rutgers NJIT NYU Johns Hopkins Rowan University Case Western Cornell UD Emory Penn Duke Rider University| The College of New Jersey | Carnegie Mellon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TCNJ | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 47% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $271 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
TCNJ | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 69% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| 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
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 323.4% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.3% higher at Carnegie Mellon than The College of New Jersey ($59,864.00 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 Carnegie Mellon ($22,273 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 16.6% lower than costs at Carnegie Mellon University ($14,144 vs. $16,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than Carnegie Mellon University (58% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 271.8% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($43,966 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 221 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon 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 Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
TCNJ vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is the same as at Carnegie Mellon University (87% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $40,600 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,250)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($240 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/