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Overview |
TCNJ | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,652 | 2,776 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,706 | $63,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,589 | $63,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,569 | $17,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,379 | $32,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,824 | $49,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 52% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,668 | 12,144 | ||
| Admitted | 7,251 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $201 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
TCNJ | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 58% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Skidmore College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Skidmore College based on total student enrollment (7,652 students vs. 2,776 students)
TCNJ vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 333.4% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($63,730.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.5% higher at Skidmore College than The College of New Jersey ($63,730.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Skidmore College ($22,379 vs. $32,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 11.4% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($15,569 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than Skidmore College (62% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 258.2% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($49,522 vs. $13,824)
TCNJ vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 12 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming TCNJ students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Skidmore College (28)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than Skidmore College (22.9%)
TCNJ vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Skidmore 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 Skidmore College and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Skidmore College (87% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $7,700 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/