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BU BC Rutgers Tufts Babson NJIT Rowan University NYU Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington| Northeastern University | The College of New Jersey | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 58% |
Admission |
Northeastern | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Northeastern | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 7,629 students)
Northeastern vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or TCNJ?
- Northeastern University is 318% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.4% higher at Northeastern than The College of New Jersey ($59,100.00 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 Northeastern ($22,273 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 30.3% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($14,144 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than The College of New Jersey (82% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 257.9% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($42,331 vs. $11,826)
Northeastern vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 208 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Northeastern University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $7,400 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $4,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,875)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($240 vs. $288)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/