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Overview |
TCNJ | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 | SUNY Poly | ||
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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 | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 | SUNY Poly | ||
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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 | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 2,842 students)
TCNJ vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or SUNY Poly?
- The College of New Jersey is 100% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at TCNJ than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($26,934.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than TCNJ ($13,799 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 1% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($14,008 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute 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 Polytechnic Institute ($11,826 vs. $9,497)
TCNJ vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 86 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (87% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $8,900 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $6,665 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($16,585 vs. $23,250)
- SUNY Poly 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 SUNY Poly 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/