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Overview |
BU | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 58% |
Admission |
BU | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
BU | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
BU | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 5% | ||
Campus |
BU | 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
- Boston University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 7,629 students)
BU vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or TCNJ?
- Boston University is 331.8% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at BU than The College of New Jersey ($61,050.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than BU ($22,273 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 23% lower than costs at Boston University ($14,144 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than Boston University (58% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 336% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($51,565 vs. $11,826)
BU vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 76 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming BU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Boston University (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $9,900 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/