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Overview |
TCNJ | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 97% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $229 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
TCNJ | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 1,573 students)
TCNJ vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 146% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($34,788.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than The College of New Jersey ($34,788.00 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 Roberts Wesleyan College ($22,273 vs. $23,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 19.9% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($11,792 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than The College of New Jersey (97% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 107.1% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($24,493 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 160 points higher than at Roberts Wesleyan College (1067)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Roberts Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $17,900 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,025 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($22,225 vs. $23,250)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($229 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/