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Overview |
TCNJ | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 78% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1160/1430 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $271 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
TCNJ | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Pratt Institute | ||
| 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 Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 5,494 students)
TCNJ vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 293% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Pratt Institute than The College of New Jersey ($55,575.00 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 Pratt Institute ($22,273 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 8.9% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($14,144 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pratt Institute Main than The College of New Jersey (78% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pratt Institute Main students is 113.7% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($25,278 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 142 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pratt Institute (26)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
TCNJ vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Pratt Institute Main (87% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $12,900 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $49,200)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,250)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($240 vs. $271)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pratt Institute students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/