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Overview |
AAMU | TESC | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
AAMU | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
AAMU | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $111 |
Diversity |
AAMU | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
AAMU | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
AAMU | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or TESC?
- Alabama A & M University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at AAMU than Thomas Edison State College ($17,220.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 86.6% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($5,103 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama A & M University than Thomas Edison State College (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($10,066 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or AAMU .
AAMU vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or TESC? 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 TESC and AAMU.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $23,500 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $34,300)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $24,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($10,750 vs. $35,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $250 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($111 vs. $361)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/