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Overview |
TESC | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
TESC | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
TESC | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $153 |
Diversity |
TESC | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
TESC | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 4% | ||
Campus |
TESC | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 3,348 students)
TESC vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or Alfred State College?
- Thomas Edison State College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Alfred State College than Thomas Edison State College ($14,150.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 166.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($5,103 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Thomas Edison State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($8,830 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or TESC .
TESC vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $15,700 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $42,100)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $4,124 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred State College graduates. ($10,750 vs. $14,874)
- TESC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred State College graduates. ($111 vs. $153)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/