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JMU Rutgers VCU Virginia Tech CNU NJIT Rowan University Old Dominion UVA UMBC UD Rider University| The College of New Jersey | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TCNJ | Mason | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 74% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $204 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
TCNJ | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Mason | ||
| 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
- George Mason University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Mason?
- The College of New Jersey is 44.4% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Mason than The College of New Jersey ($35,377.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than TCNJ ($18,479 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 7.8% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($13,120 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than The College of New Jersey (74% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 9.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($11,826 vs. $10,760)
TCNJ vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 74 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Mason? 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 Mason and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than George Mason University (87% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $200 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,250)
- Mason graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($204 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/