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Overview |
TESC | ECU | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,587 | 3,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,638 | $6,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,598 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
TESC | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,161 | ||
| Admitted | - | 761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1055 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
TESC | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $174 |
Diversity |
TESC | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
TESC | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
TESC | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (7,587 students vs. 3,200 students)
TESC vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or ECU?
- Thomas Edison State College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($6,638.00 vs. $6,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at ECU than Thomas Edison State College ($15,810.00 vs. $8,598.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 51.9% lower than costs at East Central University ($5,103 vs. $7,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Central University than Thomas Edison State College (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($8,911 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or TESC .
TESC vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or ECU? 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 ECU and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $17,500 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $40,300)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $6,128 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($10,750 vs. $16,878)
- TESC graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($111 vs. $174)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/