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Overview |
TESC | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
TESC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TESC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $217 |
Diversity |
TESC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
TESC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 63% | ||
Campus |
TESC | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 2,137 students)
TESC vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 724.4% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 536% higher at Dickinson College than Thomas Edison State College ($60,776.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 212.3% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($5,103 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Thomas Edison State College (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($39,554 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or TESC .
TESC vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and TESC.
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $4,200 more per year than TESC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $57,800)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($10,750 vs. $21,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($111 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/