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Overview |
TESC | UWSP | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
TESC | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
TESC | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $251 |
Diversity |
TESC | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
TESC | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
TESC | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UWSP based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 7,964 students)
TESC vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or UWSP?
- Thomas Edison State College is 10.1% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at UWSP than Thomas Edison State College ($15,402.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 56.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($5,103 vs. $8,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Thomas Edison State College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($4,169 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or TESC .
TESC vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or UWSP? 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 UWSP and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $16,100 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $41,700)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $13,610 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($10,750 vs. $24,360)
- TESC graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($111 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/