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Overview |
TCNJ | F&M | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,652 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,706 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,589 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,569 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,379 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,824 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 68% |
Admission |
TCNJ | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,668 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 7,251 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
TCNJ | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $227 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
TCNJ | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 59% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (7,652 students vs. 1,911 students)
TCNJ vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 363.6% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.1% higher at F&M than The College of New Jersey ($68,180.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than F&M ($22,379 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 0% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($15,568 vs. $15,569)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than The College of New Jersey (68% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 231% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($45,764 vs. $13,824)
TCNJ vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or TCNJ .
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than F&M (31.8%)
TCNJ vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or F&M? 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 F&M and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $200 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,250)
- F&M graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/