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Overview |
Stockton | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 7,652 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,996 | $14,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,884 | $20,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,332 | $15,569 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,752 | $22,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,052 | $13,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 62% |
Admission |
Stockton | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,338 | 11,668 | ||
| Admitted | 8,233 | 7,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stockton | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $240 |
Diversity |
Stockton | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Stockton | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stockton University is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 7,652 students)
Stockton vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Stockton for in-state tuition ($14,706.00 vs. $12,996.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Stockton than The College of New Jersey ($20,884.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than TCNJ ($19,752 vs. $22,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stockton University are 1.5% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($15,332 vs. $15,569)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than The College of New Jersey (92% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 14.7% larger than aid received Stockton University ($13,824 vs. $12,052)
Stockton vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 153 points higher than at Stockton (1074)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than TCNJ (62.1%)
Stockton vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and Stockton.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Stockton University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $13,000 more per year than Stockton graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $49,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $2,142 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($21,108 vs. $23,250)
- Stockton graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($218 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/