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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,078 | 7,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #272 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,360 | $14,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,360 | $20,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,520 | $15,569 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,091 | $22,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,009 | $13,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,165 | 11,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,262 | 7,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (7,652 students vs. 2,078 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or TCNJ?
- Saint Anselm College is 208.4% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($45,360.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.3% higher at Saint Anselm College than The College of New Jersey ($45,360.00 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 Saint Anselm College ($22,379 vs. $35,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 6.1% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($15,569 vs. $16,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 117.1% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($30,009 vs. $13,824)
Saint Anselm College vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Anselm College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than TCNJ (62.1%)
Saint Anselm College vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Saint Anselm College (87% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $2,000 more per year than Saint Anselm College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $60,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Anselm College 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/