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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke Southern New Hampshire University VSU Rutgers University-Newark Kean UNCG NCAT WCU| Thomas Edison State College | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TESC | ECSU | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
TESC | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
TESC | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $270 |
Diversity |
TESC | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 8% |
Students |
TESC | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 32% | ||
Campus |
TESC | ECSU | ||
| 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 2,149 students)
TESC vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or ECSU?
- Thomas Edison State College is 637.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.1% higher at TESC than Elizabeth City State University ($9,556.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 71% lower than costs at Elizabeth City State University ($5,103 vs. $8,727)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Thomas Edison State College (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($8,877 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or TESC .
TESC vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or ECSU? 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 ECSU and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $27,100 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $30,700)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $15,375 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($10,750 vs. $26,125)
- TESC graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($111 vs. $270)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/