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Overview |
Quinnipiac | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 7,629 students)
Quinnipiac vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or TCNJ?
- Quinnipiac University is 247.7% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at Quinnipiac than The College of New Jersey ($49,170.00 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 Quinnipiac ($22,273 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 12.8% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($14,144 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 151% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($29,689 vs. $11,826)
Quinnipiac vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 132 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Quinnipiac (25)
- Accepted freshman Quinnipiac students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
Quinnipiac vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Quinnipiac University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $3,400 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quinnipiac 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/