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Overview |
TCNJ | WCU | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 64% |
Admission |
TCNJ | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
TCNJ | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $242 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
TCNJ | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 7,629 students)
TCNJ vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or WCU?
- The College of New Jersey is 83.3% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at TCNJ than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($26,934.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than WCU ($22,273 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 0.6% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($14,144 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than The College of New Jersey (64% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 117.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($11,826 vs. $5,443)
TCNJ vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 155 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or WCU? 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 WCU and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $13,100 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $49,000)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/