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Overview |
TCNJ | VMI | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 69% |
Admission |
TCNJ | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
TCNJ | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 1,512 students)
TCNJ vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or VMI?
- The College of New Jersey is 44.6% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at VMI than The College of New Jersey ($39,590.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than TCNJ ($18,129 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 32.5% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($10,674 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than The College of New Jersey (69% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 61.6% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($19,111 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 88 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or VMI? 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 VMI and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Virginia Military Institute (87% vs. 69%)
- Graduates of The College of New Jersey and VMI have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($62,100 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VMI students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/