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Overview |
TESC | WVSU | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 90% |
Admission |
TESC | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
TESC | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $240 |
Diversity |
TESC | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 9% |
Students |
TESC | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 17% | ||
Campus |
TESC | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 3,785 students)
TESC vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at WVSU than Thomas Edison State College ($13,810.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 139.3% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($5,103 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia State University than Thomas Edison State College (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($9,482 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or TESC .
TESC vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or WVSU? 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 WVSU and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $25,100 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $32,700)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($10,750 vs. $23,250)
- TESC graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($111 vs. $240)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/