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Overview |
TESC | Bard College | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
TESC | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TESC | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $270 |
Diversity |
TESC | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 11% |
Students |
TESC | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 59% | ||
Campus |
TESC | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 2,706 students)
TESC vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or Bard College?
- Bard College is 711.2% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 525.8% higher at Bard College than Thomas Edison State College ($59,800.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 236.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($5,103 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Thomas Edison State College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($53,584 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or TESC .
TESC vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or Bard College? 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 Bard College and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $41,600)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $15,444 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($10,750 vs. $26,194)
- TESC graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($111 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/