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AU Georgetown Rutgers NJIT Rowan University Northeastern UD BU Fordham University of Richmond Rider University William & Mary| George Washington University | The College of New Jersey | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 7,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $14,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $20,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $15,569 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $22,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $13,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 62% |
Admission |
George Washington | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 11,668 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 7,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 5, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
George Washington | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
George Washington | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 5% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 7,652 students)
George Washington vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or TCNJ?
- George Washington University is 340% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.2% higher at George Washington than The College of New Jersey ($64,700.00 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 George Washington ($22,379 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 4.7% lower than costs at George Washington University ($15,569 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than The College of New Jersey (77% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 155.8% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($35,367 vs. $13,824)
George Washington vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 67 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than George Washington University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $18,400 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $1,712 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,962)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington 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/