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Overview |
Howard | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 58% |
Admission |
Howard | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Howard | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Howard | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 7,629 students)
Howard vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or TCNJ?
- Howard University is 116.3% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($30,584.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Howard than The College of New Jersey ($30,584.00 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 Howard ($22,273 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 12.3% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,144 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than The College of New Jersey (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 69.7% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($20,063 vs. $11,826)
Howard vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Howard .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 122 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard 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 Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Howard University (87% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $10,300 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $51,800)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/