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Overview |
TCNJ | Fordham | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 96% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1320/1480 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
TCNJ | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 56% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Fordham | ||
| 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
- Fordham University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 302.5% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.3% higher at Fordham than The College of New Jersey ($56,920.00 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 Fordham ($22,273 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 48.9% lower than costs at Fordham University ($14,144 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than The College of New Jersey (96% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 180.1% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($33,129 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 46 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Fordham (54.1%)
TCNJ vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Fordham? 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 Fordham and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Fordham University (87% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $2,100 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham 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/