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Overview |
TESC | CHC | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
TESC | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
TESC | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $273 |
Diversity |
TESC | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
TESC | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
TESC | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 1,420 students)
TESC vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 428.4% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.6% higher at CHC than Thomas Edison State College ($38,950.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 135.2% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($5,103 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Thomas Edison State College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($29,288 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or TESC .
TESC vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or CHC? 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 CHC and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $12,500 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $45,300)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $15,731 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($10,750 vs. $26,481)
- TESC graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($111 vs. $273)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/