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Overview |
TESC | Penn College | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
TESC | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
TESC | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $222 |
Diversity |
TESC | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
TESC | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
TESC | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 4,241 students)
TESC vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 109.6% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.7% higher at Penn College than Thomas Edison State College ($23,190.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 137.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($5,103 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Thomas Edison State College (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($7,254 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or TESC .
TESC vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or Penn 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 Penn College and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $44,400)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($10,750 vs. $21,500)
- TESC graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($111 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/