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Overview |
TCNJ | RIT | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 97% |
Admission |
TCNJ | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $289 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
TCNJ | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 49% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 279.9% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at RIT than The College of New Jersey ($53,720.00 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 RIT ($22,273 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 5.9% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($14,144 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than The College of New Jersey (97% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 146.3% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($29,122 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 24 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming RIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or RIT ? 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 RIT and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (87% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $2,800 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($240 vs. $289)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/