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Overview |
TCNJ | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,652 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,706 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,589 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,569 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,379 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,824 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 93% |
Admission |
TCNJ | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,668 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 7,251 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TCNJ | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $217 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
TCNJ | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 7,652 students)
TCNJ vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or University at Albany- SUNY?
- The College of New Jersey is 108% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($14,706.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than The College of New Jersey ($25,660.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than TCNJ ($19,165 vs. $22,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 3.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($15,569 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than The College of New Jersey (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 41.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($13,824 vs. $9,747)
TCNJ vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 136 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman University at Albany- SUNY students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than TCNJ (62.1%)
TCNJ vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than SUNY at Albany (87% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $6,300 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $2,185 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($21,065 vs. $23,250)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($217 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/