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Overview |
TCNJ | NYU | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,652 | 57,335 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,706 | $60,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,589 | $60,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,569 | $22,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,379 | $30,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,824 | $48,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 41% |
Admission |
TCNJ | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,668 | 113,578 | ||
| Admitted | 7,251 | 10,693 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 54.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
TCNJ | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
TCNJ | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 50% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 7,652 students)
TCNJ vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or NYU?
- New York University is 311% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($60,438.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.5% higher at NYU than The College of New Jersey ($60,438.00 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 NYU ($22,379 vs. $30,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 46.4% lower than costs at New York University ($15,569 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than New York University (62% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 249.2% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($48,269 vs. $13,824)
TCNJ vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 133 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming NYU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than NYU (9.4%)
TCNJ vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or NYU? 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 NYU and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than New York University (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $13,900 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $62,100)
- New York University and TCNJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- New York University and TCNJ graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU 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/