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Overview |
TCNJ | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
TCNJ | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 31% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Clarkson based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 3,719 students)
TCNJ vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 288.7% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at Clarkson than The College of New Jersey ($54,960.00 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 Clarkson ($22,273 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 18.4% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,144 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 249.1% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($41,285 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 29 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Clarkson University (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $8,700 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/