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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | TCNJ | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,759 | 7,652 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #557 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,533 | $14,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,075 | $20,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,940 | $15,569 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,696 | $22,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,728 | $13,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 62% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,794 | 11,668 | ||
| Admitted | 9,026 | 7,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $240 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (7,759 students vs. 7,652 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 1.2% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($14,706.00 vs. $14,533.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at UMass Dartmouth than The College of New Jersey ($31,075.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than TCNJ ($20,696 vs. $22,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 15.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($15,569 vs. $17,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than The College of New Jersey (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 28.9% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($13,824 vs. $10,728)
UMass Dartmouth vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 202 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than TCNJ (62.1%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (87% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $13,100 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $49,000)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,510 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,760)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth 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/