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Overview |
ULM | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
ULM | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ULM | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $240 |
Diversity |
ULM | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
ULM | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ULM | 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 Louisiana Monroe is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 7,629 students)
ULM vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 144.3% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at TCNJ than University of Louisiana Monroe ($26,934.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than TCNJ ($11,353 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 48.1% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($9,551 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 8% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($12,768 vs. $11,826)
ULM vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or ULM .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 173 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
ULM vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM 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 ULM.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (87% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $16,300 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- ULM graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/