UConn vs. TCNJ

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT with The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Connecticut is larger than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (28,306 students vs. 8,141 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, CT (Town Fringe setting); The College of New Jersey is in Ewing, NJ (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Connecticut is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The College of New Jersey is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Connecticut 17:1; The College of New Jersey 14:1.

UConn vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UConn or TCNJ? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than TCNJ ($25,310 vs. $25,580).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 4% lower than at The College of New Jersey ($14,380 vs. $14,976).
• University of Connecticut is 7.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than TCNJ (about $1,412 more per year; $21,044.00 vs. $19,632.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 69.7% higher at UConn than at The College of New Jersey (about $17,960 more per year; $43,712.00 vs. $25,752.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Connecticut than at The College of New Jersey (81% vs. 59%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 23.5% larger than aid received by The College of New Jersey students ($16,503 vs. $13,360).

UConn vs. TCNJ Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UConn or TCNJ? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between TCNJ and UConn.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Connecticut (1330) is 90 points higher than at TCNJ (1240).
• Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 28 at TCNJ).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Connecticut 1210/1440; The College of New Jersey 1140/1340.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Connecticut 28/33; The College of New Jersey 26/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UConn - Test optional; TCNJ - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UConn Jan 15, 2027; TCNJ Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled 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 (62.3%) than UConn (52.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.4% at UConn vs. 19.7% at TCNJ.

UConn vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UConn and TCNJ? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The College of New Jersey's six-year graduation rate (87%) is higher than University of Connecticut's (83%).
• Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn a median of about $100 more per year than UConn graduates about ten years after starting college ($62,100 vs. $62,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Connecticut graduates have a $1,750 lower median loan debt than TCNJ graduates ($21,500 vs. $23,250).
• Among borrowers, UConn graduates have an estimated $18 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.