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Overview |
TESC | Marist College | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
TESC | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
TESC | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $268 |
Diversity |
TESC | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
TESC | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 55% | ||
Campus |
TESC | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 6,464 students)
TESC vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or Marist College?
- Marist College is 495.5% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 359.4% higher at Marist College than Thomas Edison State College ($43,900.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 236.1% lower than costs at Marist College ($5,103 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Thomas Edison State College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($22,904 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or TESC .
TESC vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or Marist College? 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 Marist College and TESC.
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $1,200 more per year than TESC graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $57,800)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $15,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($10,750 vs. $26,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($111 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/