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PVAMU University of Houston-Downtown UH Tennessee State University Lamar University SHSU Southern New Hampshire University Southern University and A & M College Texas State GSU- Grambling Langston University Rutgers University-Newark| Thomas Edison State College | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TESC | TSU | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
TESC | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TESC | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $303 |
Diversity |
TESC | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
TESC | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 22% | ||
Campus |
TESC | TSU | ||
| 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
- Texas Southern University is larger than than TESC based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 8,248 students)
TESC vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.9% higher at TSU than Thomas Edison State College ($19,677.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 89.4% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($5,103 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Thomas Edison State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($12,085 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or TESC .
TESC vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or TSU? 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 TSU and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $21,600 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $36,200)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $18,608 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($10,750 vs. $29,358)
- TESC graduates are paying $192 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($111 vs. $303)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/