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Overview |
TCNJ | NC State | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 71% |
Admission |
TCNJ | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $214 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
TCNJ | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or NC State?
- The College of New Jersey is 116.4% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at NC State than The College of New Jersey ($28,276.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than TCNJ ($14,852 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 11% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($12,748 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than The College of New Jersey (71% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 28.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($11,826 vs. $9,181)
TCNJ vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 37 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming NC State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than NC State (47.2%)
TCNJ vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or NC State? 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 NC State and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $4,900 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $2,468 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($20,782 vs. $23,250)
- NC State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($214 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/