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Overview |
UMBC | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 58% |
Admission |
UMBC | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $240 |
Diversity |
UMBC | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UMBC | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 7,629 students)
UMBC vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 56.1% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at TCNJ than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($26,934.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than TCNJ ($17,692 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 5.7% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($13,378 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than The College of New Jersey (92% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 33% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($11,826 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 18 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
UMBC vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (87% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $2,600 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $2,053 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($21,197 vs. $23,250)
- UMBC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($219 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/