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Overview |
TCNJ | USD | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,652 | 9,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,706 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,589 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,569 | $9,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,379 | $18,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,824 | $5,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 81% |
Admission |
TCNJ | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,668 | 5,349 | ||
| Admitted | 7,251 | 5,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1110/1330 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | USD | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
TCNJ | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 41% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (9,868 students vs. 7,652 students)
TCNJ vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or USD?
- The College of New Jersey is 89.2% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($14,706.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at TCNJ than University of South Dakota ($20,589.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than TCNJ ($18,466 vs. $22,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 71.8% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($9,060 vs. $15,569)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Dakota than The College of New Jersey (81% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 147.7% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($13,824 vs. $5,580)
TCNJ vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 178 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than TCNJ (62.1%)
TCNJ vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or USD? 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 USD and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of South Dakota (87% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $13,900 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $48,200)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/