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Overview |
TCNJ | Pitt | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 85% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 79% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
TCNJ | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Pitt | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 39.7% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Pitt than The College of New Jersey ($36,000.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Pitt ($22,273 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 14.4% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($12,360 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than The College of New Jersey (85% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 8.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,826 vs. $10,919)
TCNJ vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 45 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Pitt (49.1%)
TCNJ vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Pitt? 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 and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $4,100 more per year than Pitt 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 graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,909)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt 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/