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Overview |
TCNJ | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 56% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
TCNJ | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 74% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 3,787 students)
TCNJ vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 334.3% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128% higher at Bucknell than The College of New Jersey ($61,408.00 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 Bucknell ($22,273 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 8.6% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($14,144 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than Bucknell University (58% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 219.4% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($37,775 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 88 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
TCNJ vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than The College of New Jersey (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $14,200 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/