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Overview |
TCNJ | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 57% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $247 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
TCNJ | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Virginia Tech?
- The College of New Jersey is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Virginia Tech than The College of New Jersey ($31,754.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than TCNJ ($19,301 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 11.5% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($12,680 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than Virginia Tech (58% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 54.6% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($11,826 vs. $7,649)
TCNJ vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 17 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
TCNJ vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Virginia Tech (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $2,900 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $716 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,966)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($240 vs. $247)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/