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Overview |
TESC | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
TESC | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 50% |
Admission |
TESC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 593 | ||
| Admitted | - | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TESC | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $191 |
Diversity |
TESC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
TESC | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | - | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
TESC | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 1,775 students)
TESC vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 312.5% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.2% higher at LGCNHS than Thomas Edison State College ($30,408.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 115.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($5,103 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than Thomas Edison State College (50% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($6,133 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or TESC .
TESC vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $6,500 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $51,300)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than LGCNHS graduates. ($10,750 vs. $18,500)
- TESC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than LGCNHS graduates. ($111 vs. $191)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/