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Overview |
TESC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
TESC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
TESC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $258 |
Diversity |
TESC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 6% |
Students |
TESC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | - | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 4% | ||
Campus |
TESC | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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 SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 2,427 students)
TESC vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Thomas Edison State College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Thomas Edison State College ($16,980.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 186.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($5,103 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Thomas Edison State College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($11,632 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or TESC .
TESC vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $18,700 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $39,100)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($10,750 vs. $25,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($111 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/