- The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a public school while Princeton University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Princeton University has more expensive tuition of $59,710 than TCNJ ($24,568).
- Princeton University has tighter acceptance rate of 6.41% than TCNJ (47.53%).
- Princeton University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than TCNJ (1,280).
- Princeton University is larger with 8,842 students than TCNJ (7,629 students).
The College of New Jersey View More Rivals | Princeton University View More Rivals | |
| #3 in New Jersey | Rankings | #4 in National Universities #1 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Ewing, NJ | Location | Princeton, NJ |
TCNJ| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $18,685 New Jersey residents $24,568 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $59,710 |
| $15,624 New Jersey residents $17,643 out-of-state | Graduate | $62,860 |
| $10,511 | Financial Aid | $62,079 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 47.53% | Acceptance Rate | 6.41% |
| 25.15% | Yield | 65.63% |
| 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,629 | Total Students | 8,842 |
| 7,039 | Undergraduate | 5,604 |
| 590 | Graduate | 3,238 |
| 10 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 85% | Graduation Rate | 97% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $64,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $116,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,400) $9,949 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,594) $10,960 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,195 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 5 to 1 |
| 375 Full-time 471 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 997 Full-time 208 Part-time |
| 1,145 Full-time 511 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,350 Full-time 756 Part-time |
| $99,827 for Faculties $78,353 Part-time | Average Salary | $195,056 for Faculties $91,629 Part-time |