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Overview |
TCNJ | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,652 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,706 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,589 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,569 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,379 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,824 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,668 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 7,251 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $129 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
TCNJ | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 7,652 students)
TCNJ vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 201.9% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at Jefferson than The College of New Jersey ($44,400.00 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 Jefferson ($22,379 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 10.8% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($15,569 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 139.2% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($33,063 vs. $13,824)
TCNJ vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or TCNJ .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than TCNJ (62.1%)
TCNJ vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and TCNJ.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $60,800 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $62,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($12,500 vs. $23,250)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($129 vs. $240)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/