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Overview |
Seminole State | TESC | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,323 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,393 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,464 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,144 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,979 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
Seminole State | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Seminole State | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $111 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Seminole State | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than TESC based on total student enrollment (14,323 students vs. 8,248 students)
Seminole State vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or TESC?
- Thomas Edison State College is 208.1% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at TESC than Seminole State College of Florida ($9,556.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 26.7% lower than costs at Seminole State College of Florida ($5,103 vs. $6,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seminole State College of Florida than Thomas Edison State College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seminole State College of Florida students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($6,979 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole 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 Seminole State.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $23,600 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $723 lower median federal student loan debt than TESC graduates. ($10,027 vs. $10,750)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than TESC graduates. ($103 vs. $111)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/