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Overview |
TESC | W&J | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
TESC | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
TESC | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $279 |
Diversity |
TESC | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
TESC | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
TESC | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 1,151 students)
TESC vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 573% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 419.2% higher at W&J than Thomas Edison State College ($49,612.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 165% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($5,103 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Thomas Edison State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($38,963 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or TESC .
TESC vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or W&J? 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 W&J and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $900 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $56,900)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($10,750 vs. $27,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/