TCNJ vs. West Point

Comparable Facts

Compare The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ with United States Military Academy in West Point, New York on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The College of New Jersey is larger than West Point based on total student enrollment (8,141 students vs. 4,473 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The College of New Jersey is located in Ewing, NJ (Large Suburban setting); United States Military Academy is in West Point, New York (Large Suburban setting).
• The College of New Jersey is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. United States Military Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The College of New Jersey 14:1; United States Military Academy 6:1.

TCNJ vs. West Point Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or West Point? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between The College of New Jersey and West Point ($19,632.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between TCNJ and United States Military Academy ($25,752.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The College of New Jersey than at United States Military Academy (59% vs. 0%).

TCNJ vs. West Point Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or West Point? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between West Point and TCNJ.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Military Academy (1320) is 80 points higher than at TCNJ (1240).
• Incoming West Point students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 28 at TCNJ).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The College of New Jersey 1140/1340; United States Military Academy 1200/1430.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The College of New Jersey 26/31; United States Military Academy 27/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: TCNJ - Test optional; West Point - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: TCNJ Feb 1, 2027; West Point Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman West Point students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at TCNJ (3.29).
• TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than West Point (12.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.7% at TCNJ vs. 77.9% at West Point.

TCNJ vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for TCNJ and West Point? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The College of New Jersey's six-year graduation rate (87%) is higher than United States Military Academy's (80%).
• Graduates from The College of New Jersey have median earnings of about $62,100 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for West Point.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.