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Overview |
TCNJ | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 93% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
TCNJ | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 3,757 students)
TCNJ vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Mary Washington College?
- The College of New Jersey is 58.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at TCNJ than University of Mary Washington ($26,934.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than TCNJ ($21,863 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 17% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($12,090 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than The College of New Jersey (93% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 30.7% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($11,826 vs. $9,046)
TCNJ vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 117 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Mary Washington (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $6,600 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College 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/