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Overview |
UNH | TCNJ | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
UNH | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
Academics |
UNH | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
UNH | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UNH | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNH | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 7,629 students)
UNH vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or TCNJ?
- University of New Haven is 201.3% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at UNH than The College of New Jersey ($42,610.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than UNH ($22,273 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 31.6% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($14,144 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 133% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($27,556 vs. $11,826)
UNH vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or UNH .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 161 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNH (24)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
UNH vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of New Haven (87% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $9,800 more per year than UNH graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $52,300)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/