| TCNJ vs. Montclair State |
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|---|---|---|
#6 in Federal Region II Universities #4 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #227 in National Universities #13 in New Jersey Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,685 New Jersey Residents $24,568 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,766 New Jersey Residents $24,126 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,624 New Jersey Residents $17,643 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,285 New Jersey Residents $15,137 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,511 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,945 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT- |
| Tighter64.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.31% |
| Favorable23.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.20% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,629 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,784 |
| Smaller7,039 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,290 |
| Smaller590 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,494 |
| Smaller10 | Online Student Population | Larger2,223 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| Lower9% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,400) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,079) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,195) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,170) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 846 | Number of faculties | 1,691 |
| Higher$105,270 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$104,883 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.