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Overview |
UMass | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 7,652 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $14,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $20,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $15,569 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $22,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $13,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 62% |
Admission |
UMass | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 11,668 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 7,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMass | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
UMass | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UMass | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UMass | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 7,652 students)
UMass vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or TCNJ?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 12.8% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($16,591.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at UMass than The College of New Jersey ($38,527.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than UMass ($22,379 vs. $22,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 4.7% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($14,869 vs. $15,569)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than The College of New Jersey (75% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 12% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($13,824 vs. $12,343)
UMass vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or UMass .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 1 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming UMass students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than UMass (57.8%)
UMass vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $6,900 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,200)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass 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/