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Overview |
TCNJ | Pace University-New York | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 13,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #397 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | pace.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Pace University-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $48,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $48,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $20,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $33,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $33,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 99% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 26,613 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 22,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1120/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Pace University-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $63,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
TCNJ | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 53% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Pace University-New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pace University New York is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (13,609 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. Pace University-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Pace University-New York?
- Pace University New York is 240.5% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at Pace University-New York than The College of New Jersey ($48,152.00 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 Pace University-New York ($22,273 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 44.8% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($14,144 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York than The College of New Jersey (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 186.7% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($33,911 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Pace University-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Pace University-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pace University-New York or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 167 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman Pace University-New York students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Pace University-New York has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Pace University-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Pace University-New York? 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 Pace University-New York and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Pace University New York (87% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $1,000 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pace University-New York graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Pace University-New York graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/