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Mason Virginia Tech Rutgers VCU UVA CNU NJIT Rowan University Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD| The College of New Jersey | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TCNJ | JMU | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 33% |
Admission |
TCNJ | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $216 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
TCNJ | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or JMU?
- The College of New Jersey is 84% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at TCNJ than James Madison University ($26,934.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than TCNJ ($18,274 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 17.5% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($12,040 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than James Madison University (58% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 17.3% larger than aid received James Madison University ($11,826 vs. $10,081)
TCNJ vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 93 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or JMU? 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 JMU and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than James Madison University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $1,800 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $2,351 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($20,899 vs. $23,250)
- JMU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($216 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JMU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/