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URI SHU Roger Williams University Southern New Hampshire University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State Rutgers University-Newark Kean ECSU Salem State University| Thomas Edison State College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TESC | RIC | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 62% |
Admission |
TESC | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TESC | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $219 |
Diversity |
TESC | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 8% |
Students |
TESC | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
TESC | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 5,787 students)
TESC vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 28.6% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.8% higher at RIC than Thomas Edison State College ($25,014.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 162.9% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($5,103 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Thomas Edison State College (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($7,537 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or TESC .
TESC vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or RIC? 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 RIC and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $15,800 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $42,000)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $10,450 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($10,750 vs. $21,200)
- TESC graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($111 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/