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Overview |
TESC | NSU | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
TESC | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
TESC | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $320 |
Diversity |
TESC | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
TESC | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 31% | ||
Campus |
TESC | NSU | ||
| 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 5,783 students)
TESC vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or NSU?
- Thomas Edison State College is 28.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.1% higher at NSU than Thomas Edison State College ($16,920.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 112.5% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($5,103 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Thomas Edison State College (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($12,164 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or TESC .
TESC vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or NSU? 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 NSU and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $21,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $36,700)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $20,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($10,750 vs. $31,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $209 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($111 vs. $320)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/