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Overview |
Wesleyan University | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 58% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $240 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or TCNJ?
- Wesleyan University is 350.7% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.6% higher at Wesleyan University than The College of New Jersey ($63,722.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than TCNJ ($21,270 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 28.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,144 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than Wesleyan University (58% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 405.9% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($59,825 vs. $11,826)
Wesleyan University vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Wesleyan University .
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than The College of New Jersey (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $4,100 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,250)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($180 vs. $240)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/