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Overview |
TCNJ | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 85% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $277 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
TCNJ | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 363 students)
TCNJ vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- The College of New Jersey is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at TCNJ than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($26,934.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than TCNJ ($19,505 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 15.4% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($12,254 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Greater Allegheny than The College of New Jersey (85% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 15.2% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($11,826 vs. $10,269)
TCNJ vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 284 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (87% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $6,800 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,300)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,818)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/