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Overview |
CSE | TESC | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
CSE | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSE | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $111 |
Diversity |
CSE | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 15% |
Students |
CSE | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | - | ||
Campus |
CSE | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or TESC?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 346.3% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.3% higher at CSE than Thomas Edison State College ($32,900.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 149.7% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($5,103 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Thomas Edison State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($29,905 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or CSE .
CSE vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $12,300 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $45,500)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($10,750 vs. $25,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($111 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/