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Overview |
UConn | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 58% |
Admission |
UConn | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
UConn | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 7,629 students)
UConn vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or TCNJ?
- University of Connecticut is 10.8% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at UConn than The College of New Jersey ($38,340.00 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 UConn ($22,273 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 3.8% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($13,622 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than The College of New Jersey (84% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 24.1% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($14,678 vs. $11,826)
UConn vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 23 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming UConn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Connecticut (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $100 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- UConn graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/