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Overview |
TCNJ | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,652 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,706 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,589 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,569 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,379 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,824 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 96% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,668 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 7,251 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $278 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
TCNJ | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (7,652 students vs. 1,003 students)
TCNJ vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Pitt-Bradford?
- The College of New Jersey is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($14,706.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Pitt-Bradford than The College of New Jersey ($25,534.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than TCNJ ($17,015 vs. $22,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 43.5% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($10,848 vs. $15,569)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than The College of New Jersey (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 5.4% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($14,576 vs. $13,824)
TCNJ vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 249 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman TCNJ students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than TCNJ (62.1%)
TCNJ vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (87% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $4,100 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $58,000)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,659 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,909)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/