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Overview |
TCNJ | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 99% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $227 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
TCNJ | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 82% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 3,656 students)
TCNJ vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 116.5% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Franciscan than The College of New Jersey ($30,620.00 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 Franciscan ($22,273 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 50.6% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($9,390 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than The College of New Jersey (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 41.9% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($16,779 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 62 points higher than at Franciscan (1165)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $22,300 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,250)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/