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Overview |
UNI | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 58% |
Admission |
UNI | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $240 |
Diversity |
UNI | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UNI | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 7,629 students)
UNI vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 74.3% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at TCNJ than University of Northern Iowa ($26,934.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than TCNJ ($15,782 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 51.4% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($9,343 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Iowa than The College of New Jersey (83% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 84.4% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($11,826 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or UNI .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 177 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
UNI vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than University of Northern Iowa (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $14,400 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $2,625 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($20,625 vs. $23,250)
- UNI graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($213 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/