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Overview |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,652 | 9,762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,706 | $18,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,589 | $42,053 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,569 | $14,555 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,379 | $20,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,824 | $20,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 40% |
Admission |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,668 | 17,548 | ||
| Admitted | 7,251 | 5,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 32.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1365/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $201 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (9,762 students vs. 7,652 students)
TCNJ vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or William & Mary?
- College of William and Mary is 24.1% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($18,252.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.2% higher at William & Mary than The College of New Jersey ($42,053.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than TCNJ ($20,422 vs. $22,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 7% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($14,555 vs. $15,569)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than College of William and Mary (62% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 51.2% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($20,908 vs. $13,824)
TCNJ vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 126 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than William & Mary (32.7%)
TCNJ vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than The College of New Jersey (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $6,600 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $62,100)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/