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Overview |
TCNJ | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 93% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
TCNJ | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 38% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 2,231 students)
TCNJ vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 285% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at Susquahanna than The College of New Jersey ($54,440.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Susquahanna ($22,273 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 5.8% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,144 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than The College of New Jersey (93% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 246% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($40,914 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or TCNJ .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Susquehanna University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $5,100 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $57,000)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Susquahanna students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/