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Overview |
TESC | MBC | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
TESC | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
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Academics |
TESC | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $279 |
Diversity |
TESC | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
TESC | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 22% | ||
Campus |
TESC | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 1,957 students)
TESC vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 328.8% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.8% higher at MBC than Thomas Edison State College ($31,611.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 102.2% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($5,103 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Thomas Edison State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($24,389 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or TESC .
TESC vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or MBC? 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 MBC and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $19,400 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $38,400)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($10,750 vs. $27,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/