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Overview |
TCNJ | Drexel | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $271 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
TCNJ | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 47% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 300.2% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.1% higher at Drexel than The College of New Jersey ($56,595.00 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 Drexel ($22,273 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 20.1% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,144 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 186.3% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($33,861 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 13 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming TCNJ students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Drexel? 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 Drexel and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Drexel University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $15,300 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,993 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,243)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($240 vs. $271)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/