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Overview |
Cal State East Bay | TESC | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,673 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csueastbay.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State East Bay | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,402 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,464 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,659 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 0% |
Admission |
Cal State East Bay | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,461 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State East Bay | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State East Bay | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,332 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $111 |
Diversity |
Cal State East Bay | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
Cal State East Bay | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Cal State East Bay | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University East Bay is larger than than TESC based on total student enrollment (13,673 students vs. 8,248 students)
Cal State East Bay vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State East Bay or TESC?
- Thomas Edison State College is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Cal State East Bay for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.4% higher at Cal State East Bay than Thomas Edison State College ($17,622.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 201.8% lower than costs at California State University East Bay ($5,103 vs. $15,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University East Bay than Thomas Edison State College (76% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University East Bay students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($8,659 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State East Bay or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Cal State East Bay .
Cal State East Bay vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State East Bay or TESC? 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 TESC and Cal State East Bay.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Cal State East Bay graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $55,300)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $5,582 lower median federal student loan debt than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($10,750 vs. $16,332)
- TESC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Cal State East Bay graduates. ($111 vs. $168)
- More Cal State East Bay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/