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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Southern New Hampshire University Rutgers University-Newark Kean CAU South Carolina State University| Alabama State University | Thomas Edison State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | TESC | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Alabama State | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $111 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Alabama State | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | - | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or TESC?
- Alabama State University is 13% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.3% higher at Alabama State than Thomas Edison State College ($16,656.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 18.6% lower than costs at Alabama State University ($5,103 vs. $6,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Thomas Edison State College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($10,029 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Alabama State .
Alabama State vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $28,300 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $29,500)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $21,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($10,750 vs. $32,091)
- TESC graduates are paying $220 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($111 vs. $331)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/