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Overview |
TESC | City Tech | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
TESC | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | - | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
TESC | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $109 |
Diversity |
TESC | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
TESC | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
TESC | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than TESC based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 8,248 students)
TESC vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or City Tech?
- Thomas Edison State College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at City Tech than Thomas Edison State College ($14,880.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 251.1% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($5,103 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Thomas Edison State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY New York City College of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($8,797 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or TESC .
TESC vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or City Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between City Tech and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $14,800 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $137 lower median federal student loan debt than TESC graduates. ($10,613 vs. $10,750)
- City Tech graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than TESC graduates. ($109 vs. $111)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/