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Overview |
Maryland | TCNJ | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 7,652 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $14,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $20,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $15,569 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $22,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $13,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 62% |
Admission |
Maryland | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 11,668 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 7,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
Maryland | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Maryland | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 Maryland College Park is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 7,652 students)
Maryland vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($14,706.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at Maryland than The College of New Jersey ($38,690.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than TCNJ ($15,833 vs. $22,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 1% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($15,416 vs. $15,569)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than University of Maryland College Park (62% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 13.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($13,824 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 88 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than Maryland (44.8%)
Maryland vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Maryland College Park (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $6,200 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $62,100)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- Maryland graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/