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Overview |
Wellesley | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 58% |
Admission |
Wellesley | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 | Jan 8, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Wellesley | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or TCNJ?
- Wellesley College is 335.5% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.6% higher at Wellesley than The College of New Jersey ($61,584.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than TCNJ ($21,362 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 34.9% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($14,144 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wellesley College than The College of New Jersey (59% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 418.6% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($61,328 vs. $11,826)
Wellesley vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 142 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Wellesley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than The College of New Jersey (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $6,000 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $62,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $14,350 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($8,900 vs. $23,250)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($92 vs. $240)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/