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Overview |
TCNJ | UNCW | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 56% |
Admission |
TCNJ | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
TCNJ | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or UNCW?
- The College of New Jersey is 218.3% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at TCNJ than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($26,934.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than TCNJ ($18,709 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 16.7% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($12,120 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (58% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 90.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($11,826 vs. $6,217)
TCNJ vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 65 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or UNCW? 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 UNCW and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $17,400 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- UNCW graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/