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Overview |
TCNJ | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
TCNJ | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 249.4% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at Saint Joseph's University than The College of New Jersey ($49,410.00 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 Saint Joseph's University ($22,273 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 8.1% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($14,144 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 152.2% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($29,822 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or TCNJ .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Saint Joseph's University (87% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $1,900 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $62,100)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $242 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($23,008 vs. $23,250)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/