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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 58% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $240 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 7,629 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 1.6% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at UM-Dearborn than The College of New Jersey ($29,184.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than TCNJ ($12,444 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 56.3% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($9,048 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Dearborn than The College of New Jersey (92% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 9.9% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($11,826 vs. $10,761)
UM-Dearborn vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 122 points higher than at UM-Dearborn (1105)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UM-Dearborn (24)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (87% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $9,300 more per year than UM-Dearborn graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $52,800)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,750)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/