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Rutgers NJIT Rowan University UD Rider University Seton Hall University Penn State Monmouth University Montclair State University Stevens Stockton Ramapo College of New Jersey| The College of New Jersey | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TCNJ | USMMA | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 11% |
Admission |
TCNJ | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $67 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
TCNJ | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 85% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 943 students)
TCNJ vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or USMMA?
- The College of New Jersey is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at TCNJ than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($26,934.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than TCNJ ($4,891 vs. $22,273)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than United States Merchant Marine Academy (58% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 163.4% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($11,826 vs. $4,489)
TCNJ vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 7 points higher than at USMMA (1220)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than USMMA (27.3%)
TCNJ vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or USMMA? 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 USMMA and TCNJ.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $30,300 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $62,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $16,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($6,500 vs. $23,250)
- USMMA graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($67 vs. $240)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/