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Overview |
TESC | PAFA | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
TESC | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 80% |
Admission |
TESC | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 183 | ||
| Admitted | - | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TESC | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $274 |
Diversity |
TESC | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
TESC | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | - | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 42% | ||
Campus |
TESC | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 172 students)
TESC vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 449.4% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 323.8% higher at PAFA than Thomas Edison State College ($40,500.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 243.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($5,103 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Thomas Edison State College (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($16,087 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or TESC .
TESC vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or PAFA? 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 PAFA and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $35,800 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $22,000)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($10,750 vs. $26,500)
- TESC graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($111 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/