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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,810 | 7,652 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,906 | $14,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,584 | $20,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $15,569 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,554 | $22,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,611 | $13,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 62% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,918 | 11,668 | ||
| Admitted | 17,353 | 7,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 7,652 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or TCNJ?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 1.4% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($14,906.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than The College of New Jersey ($36,584.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than TCNJ ($17,554 vs. $22,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 12.5% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,569 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than The College of New Jersey (86% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 9.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($13,824 vs. $12,611)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 172 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than TCNJ (62.1%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (87% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $10,900 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,190 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($22,060 vs. $23,250)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($228 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/