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Overview |
Post University | TESC | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Post University | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Post University | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $111 |
Diversity |
Post University | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 15% |
Students |
Post University | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | - | ||
Campus |
Post University | 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
- Post University is larger than than TESC based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 8,248 students)
Post University vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or TESC?
- Post University is 107.7% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($15,310.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Post University than Thomas Edison State College ($15,310.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 127.3% lower than costs at Post University ($5,103 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than Thomas Edison State College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Post University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($8,967 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Post University .
Post University vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University 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 Post University.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $44,300)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($10,750 vs. $27,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/