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Overview |
CSU | TESC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $111 |
Diversity |
CSU | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 15% |
Students |
CSU | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or TESC?
- Chicago State University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at TESC than Chicago State University ($9,556.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 170.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($5,103 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Thomas Edison State College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($15,891 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or CSU .
CSU vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $19,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $38,300)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($10,750 vs. $31,250)
- TESC graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($111 vs. $323)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/