@NJRoadie thanks for the comprehensive account of TCNJ’s rise to the top. Despite all those improvements, it doesn’t hold much power outside of the tri-state area. And as you said, it’s getting stingy with the financial aid packages.
Monmouth may be private and therefore have a much higher price tag, but don’t discount scholarship money from them (or any privates) as they can drive down the price dramatically whereas publics don’t have as much to offer.