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Overview |
Bentley | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 7,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $14,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $20,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $15,569 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $22,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $13,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 62% |
Admission |
Bentley | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 11,668 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 7,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bentley | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Bentley | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (7,652 students vs. 5,264 students)
Bentley vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or TCNJ?
- Bentley University is 295.4% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.4% higher at Bentley than The College of New Jersey ($58,150.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Bentley ($22,379 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 23.3% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,569 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than The College of New Jersey (86% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 140.8% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($33,293 vs. $13,824)
Bentley vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 17 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Bentley students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Bentley vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley 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 Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than The College of New Jersey (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $25,100 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,500)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($240 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/