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Overview |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Rolla, MO | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,080 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #226 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mst.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,696 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,140 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,023 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,779 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 58% |
Admission |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,311 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 5,143 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1173/1370 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,563 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $240 |
Diversity |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Missouri University of Science and Technology | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 7,080 students)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri University of Science and Technology or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $9,696.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Missouri University of Science and Technology than The College of New Jersey ($28,140.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri University of Science and Technology than TCNJ ($14,023 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 25.7% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($11,248 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri University of Science and Technology than The College of New Jersey (96% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri University of Science and Technology students is 16.5% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($13,779 vs. $11,826)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri University of Science and Technology or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Missouri University of Science and Technology .
- The average SAT score at Missouri University of Science and Technology (1261) is 34 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Missouri University of Science and Technology students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Missouri University of Science and Technology students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
Missouri University of Science and Technology vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Missouri University of Science and Technology (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology earn on average $6,300 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $1,313 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,563)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($240 vs. $253)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/