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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | TESC | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $111 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 15% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | - | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or TESC?
- Colby Sawyer College is 528.9% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 385.2% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Thomas Edison State College ($46,364.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 220.8% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($5,103 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Thomas Edison State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($37,913 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Colby-Sawyer .
Colby-Sawyer vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $44,900)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($10,750 vs. $27,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/