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Overview |
TCNJ | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 89% |
Admission |
TCNJ | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $171 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
TCNJ | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | SUNYIT | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 2,842 students)
TCNJ vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or SUNYIT?
- The College of New Jersey is 100% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at TCNJ than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($26,934.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than TCNJ ($13,799 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 1% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($14,008 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than The College of New Jersey (89% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 24.5% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($11,826 vs. $9,497)
TCNJ vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 86 points higher than at SUNYIT (1141)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SUNYIT (26)
- Accepted freshman SUNYIT students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (87% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $8,900 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $6,665 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($16,585 vs. $23,250)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($171 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/