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Overview |
TCNJ | Providence | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 81% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
TCNJ | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 90% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Providence | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 4,473 students)
TCNJ vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Providence?
- Providence College is 303% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.6% higher at Providence than The College of New Jersey ($56,980.00 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 Providence ($22,273 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 16.9% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,144 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than The College of New Jersey (81% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 161.9% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($30,971 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or TCNJ .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Providence (52.8%)
TCNJ vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Providence? 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 Providence and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Providence College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $5,900 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/