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Overview |
TCNJ | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 99% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
TCNJ | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 37% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 3,026 students)
TCNJ vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 228.4% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at Arcadia than The College of New Jersey ($46,430.00 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 Arcadia ($22,273 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 3.1% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($13,720 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than The College of New Jersey (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 161.6% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($30,934 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 123 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Arcadia University (87% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $15,700 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $46,400)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/