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Rutgers NJIT Rowan University University of Missouri-Columbia UD Rider University Seton Hall University Penn State Monmouth University Montclair State University Stevens University of Missouri-Kansas City| Truman State University | The College of New Jersey | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Truman State | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
Truman State | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Truman State | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $240 |
Diversity |
Truman State | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Truman State | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | TCNJ | ||
| 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Truman State based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 3,960 students)
Truman State vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 62.7% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at TCNJ than Truman State University ($26,934.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than TCNJ ($13,993 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 42.4% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($9,936 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 18.7% larger than aid received Truman State University ($11,826 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 19 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Truman State students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State 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 Truman State.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Truman State University (87% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $12,300 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $49,800)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $594 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($22,656 vs. $23,250)
- Truman State graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($234 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/