- Both William Paterson University of New Jersey and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- TCNJ has more expensive tuition of $24,568 than William Paterson University of New Jersey ($24,464).
- TCNJ has tighter acceptance rate of 47.53% than William Paterson University of New Jersey (92.39%).
- TCNJ has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than William Paterson University of New Jersey (1,150).
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is larger with 9,070 students than TCNJ (7,629 students).
William Paterson University of New Jersey View More Rivals | The College of New Jersey View More Rivals | |
| #12 in New Jersey | Rankings | #3 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Wayne, NJ | Location | Ewing, NJ |
| Known as | TCNJ | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,150 New Jersey residents $24,464 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $18,685 New Jersey residents $24,568 out-of-state |
| $16,408 New Jersey residents $23,410 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,624 New Jersey residents $17,643 out-of-state |
| $7,535 | Financial Aid | $10,511 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 92.39% | Acceptance Rate | 47.53% |
| 17.96% | Yield | 25.15% |
| 1,150 SAT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,070 | Total Students | 7,629 |
| 6,604 | Undergraduate | 7,039 |
| 2,466 | Graduate | 590 |
| 3,400 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $49,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $64,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) $8,420 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,400) $9,949 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,740 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,195 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 377 Full-time 631 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 375 Full-time 471 Part-time |
| 1,096 Full-time 787 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,145 Full-time 511 Part-time |
| $106,767 for Faculties $80,044 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,827 for Faculties $78,353 Part-time |