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Overview |
Indiana State | TESC | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Indiana State | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Indiana State | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $111 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Indiana State | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | - | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | 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
- Indiana State University is larger than than TESC based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 8,248 students)
Indiana State vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or TESC?
- Indiana State University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.5% higher at Indiana State than Thomas Edison State College ($20,880.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 122.4% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($5,103 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Thomas Edison State College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($10,802 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Indiana State .
Indiana State vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $17,400 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $40,400)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $12,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($10,750 vs. $23,720)
- TESC graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($111 vs. $245)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/