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Overview |
TCNJ | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 61% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 38.9% | ||
| 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 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
TCNJ | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 73% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 2,243 students)
TCNJ vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 328.5% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125% higher at Washington and Lee than The College of New Jersey ($60,590.00 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 Washington and Lee ($22,273 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 19.6% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($14,144 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than The College of New Jersey (61% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 369.9% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($55,567 vs. $11,826)
TCNJ vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 168 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee (17%)
TCNJ vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than The College of New Jersey (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $26,900 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $62,100)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/