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Overview |
TCNJ | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 86% |
Admission |
TCNJ | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $215 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
TCNJ | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 4,184 students)
TCNJ vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or SUNY at Geneseo?
- The College of New Jersey is 100% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at TCNJ than SUNY at Geneseo ($26,934.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than TCNJ ($19,557 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 0.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($14,144 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than The College of New Jersey (86% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 46.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($11,826 vs. $8,089)
TCNJ vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 21 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 SUNY at Geneseo and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than SUNY at Geneseo (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $11,000 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $2,376 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($20,874 vs. $23,250)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($215 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/