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Overview |
TCNJ | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $289 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
TCNJ | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 77% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 1,399 students)
TCNJ vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 236.9% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at Saint Michael's College than The College of New Jersey ($47,640.00 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 Saint Michael's College ($22,273 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 6% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,144 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 214.2% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($37,162 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or TCNJ .
- Accepted freshman TCNJ students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Saint Michael's College (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $9,500 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $52,600)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($240 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/