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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH Southern New Hampshire University California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University Rutgers University-Newark California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield| Thomas Edison State College | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TESC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 72% |
Admission |
TESC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
TESC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $156 |
Diversity |
TESC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 6% |
Students |
TESC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | - | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 1% | ||
Campus |
TESC | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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 CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 6,128 students)
TESC vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or CSU Channel Islands?
- Thomas Edison State College is 28.4% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.4% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Thomas Edison State College ($17,622.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 219.4% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($5,103 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Thomas Edison State College (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($9,412 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or TESC .
TESC vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $11,700 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $46,100)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $4,433 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($10,750 vs. $15,183)
- TESC graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than CSU Channel Islands graduates. ($111 vs. $156)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/