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Overview |
TCNJ | VCU | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 83% |
Admission |
TCNJ | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
TCNJ | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or VCU?
- The College of New Jersey is 13.5% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at VCU than The College of New Jersey ($33,726.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than TCNJ ($21,294 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 15.2% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($12,279 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than The College of New Jersey (83% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 6.4% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($12,583 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 130 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or VCU? 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 VCU and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (87% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $14,600 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University and TCNJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- Virginia Commonwealth University and TCNJ graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/