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Overview |
Quinnipiac | TESC | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $111 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | - | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than TESC based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 8,248 students)
Quinnipiac vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or TESC?
- Quinnipiac University is 567% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 414.5% higher at Quinnipiac than Thomas Edison State College ($49,170.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 212.6% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($5,103 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Thomas Edison State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($29,689 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Quinnipiac .
Quinnipiac vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $7,700 more per year than TESC graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $57,800)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $15,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($10,750 vs. $26,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($111 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/