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CCSU WestConn SCSU Southern New Hampshire University Western New England University UConn Rutgers University-Newark Kean RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus KSC| Eastern Connecticut State University | Thomas Edison State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | TESC | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
ECSU | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ECSU | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $111 |
Diversity |
ECSU | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 15% |
Students |
ECSU | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
ECSU | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or TESC?
- Thomas Edison State College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at ECSU than Thomas Edison State College ($9,706.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 215.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($5,103 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Thomas Edison State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($10,993 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or ECSU .
ECSU vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $11,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $46,400)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($10,750 vs. $23,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($111 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/