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BC Lehigh Rutgers University of Richmond Bucknell Colgate Lafayette College NJIT Notre Dame Rowan University Holy Cross Fordham| The College of New Jersey | Villanova University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TCNJ | Villanova | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 52% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $273 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
TCNJ | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 78% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 329.8% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.6% higher at Villanova than The College of New Jersey ($60,768.00 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 Villanova ($22,273 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 13.7% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,144 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than Villanova University (58% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 262.2% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($42,834 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 99 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Villanova (23.4%)
TCNJ vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Villanova? 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 Villanova and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than The College of New Jersey (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $23,000 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,497)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($240 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/