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Overview |
TCNJ | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,652 | 456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,706 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,589 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,569 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,379 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,824 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 91% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,668 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 7,251 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
TCNJ | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 New Kensington based on total student enrollment (7,652 students vs. 456 students)
TCNJ vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Penn State New Kensington?
- The College of New Jersey is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($14,706.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Penn State New Kensington than The College of New Jersey ($23,316.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than TCNJ ($19,294 vs. $22,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 15.8% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($13,448 vs. $15,569)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State New Kensington than The College of New Jersey (91% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 85.6% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($13,824 vs. $7,450)
TCNJ vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 247 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than TCNJ (62.1%)
TCNJ vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Penn State New Kensington (87% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $6,800 more per year than Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,818)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington 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/