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Overview |
TESC | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
TESC | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
TESC | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $258 |
Diversity |
TESC | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
TESC | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
TESC | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 6,509 students)
TESC vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 4.7% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at PennWest California than Thomas Edison State College ($11,574.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 104.1% lower than costs at PennWest California ($5,103 vs. $10,416)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Edison State College as PennWest California (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Edison State College students is NaN larger than aid received PennWest California ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or TESC .
TESC vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $15,300 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $42,500)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($10,750 vs. $25,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($111 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/