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Overview |
UA Huntsville | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 58% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 7,629 students)
UA Huntsville vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 39.7% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at TCNJ than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($26,934.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than TCNJ ($18,588 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 27.2% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($11,122 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than The College of New Jersey (91% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 31.6% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($11,826 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 6 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1221)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
UA Huntsville vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (87% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $11,600 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $50,500)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/