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Overview |
TCNJ | RPI | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 6,968 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $58,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $58,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $39,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $38,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 90% |
Admission |
TCNJ | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 16,863 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 10,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $284 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
TCNJ | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 58% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | RPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 RPI based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 6,968 students)
TCNJ vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 314.4% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($58,600.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.6% higher at RPI than The College of New Jersey ($58,600.00 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 RPI ($22,273 vs. $39,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 20.1% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($14,144 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than The College of New Jersey (90% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 226.7% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($38,636 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1368) is 141 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming RPI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- RPI has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or RPI? 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 RPI and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (87% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $20,400 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,500)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($240 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/