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Overview |
TCNJ | Baruch | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 19,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #185 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Baruch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $18,352 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $4,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Baruch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 25,693 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 12,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 49.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1170/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Baruch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Baruch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $10,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $111 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Baruch | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
TCNJ | Baruch | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Baruch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. Baruch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Baruch?
- The College of New Jersey is 104% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at TCNJ than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($26,934.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than TCNJ ($4,991 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 29.8% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($14,144 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 25.5% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($11,826 vs. $9,423)
TCNJ vs. Baruch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Baruch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baruch or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (1230) is 3 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Baruch (49.5%)
TCNJ vs. Baruch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Baruch? 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 Baruch and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (87% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $300 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $61,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $12,450 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($10,800 vs. $23,250)
- Baruch graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($111 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/