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Rutgers NJIT Rowan University Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM UD Drexel Rider University RIT| The College of New Jersey | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TCNJ | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,652 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,706 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,589 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,569 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,379 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,824 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 82% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,668 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 7,251 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
TCNJ | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 57% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 7,652 students)
TCNJ vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 316.9% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.8% higher at Syracuse than The College of New Jersey ($61,310.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Syracuse ($22,379 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 18.5% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($15,569 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than The College of New Jersey (82% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 110.6% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($29,110 vs. $13,824)
TCNJ vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 32 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
TCNJ vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Syracuse University (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $3,800 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse 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/