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Is TCNJ a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$164,863 Avg Total Cost

The College of New Jersey Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if TCNJ is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Fair Value Nationwide

Top 50% National Value
Top 10% National Quality
Fair Price

The College of New Jersey is ranked #1,012 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

The College of New Jersey is priced appropriately for the kind of quality education they provide and thus has earned a fair value recognition from College Factual's analysis.

National Value Ranking  1012 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  54.84 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $164,863 For That Piece of Paper

The average TCNJ student's degree will cost an estimated $164,863. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $39,822 and a typical 4.14 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$39,822
Average Years to Graduate4.14
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$164,863

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average TCNJ net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on TCNJ cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$107,628 In-State With Aid
$180,939 Avg Cost No Aid
4.14 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at TCNJ.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$180,939#0F
All Students$164,863#1,012C
Only Students Receiving Aid$141,733#1,402D+
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$146,833#F
All Students$130,758#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$107,628#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of New Jersey.

About 82% of TCNJ students receive financial aid. Get more details on what TCNJ financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average TCNJ cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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