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Overview |
Yale | TCNJ | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 58% |
Admission |
Yale | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 | Jan 2, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Yale | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $240 |
Diversity |
Yale | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Yale | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Yale | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Yale University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (14,776 students vs. 7,629 students)
Yale vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or TCNJ?
- Yale University is 340.2% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.1% higher at Yale than The College of New Jersey ($62,250.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than TCNJ ($18,647 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 30.4% lower than costs at Yale University ($14,144 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than Yale University (58% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 437.1% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($63,523 vs. $11,826)
Yale vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 271 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Yale students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than The College of New Jersey (97% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $56,300 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $62,100)
- Yale University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($13,500 vs. $23,250)
- Yale graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($139 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yale students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/