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Overview |
TESC | UArts | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
TESC | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | - | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
TESC | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $279 |
Diversity |
TESC | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
TESC | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | - | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 66% | ||
Campus |
TESC | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 1,313 students)
TESC vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 591.1% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 433.2% higher at UArts than Thomas Edison State College ($50,950.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 251.8% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($5,103 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Thomas Edison State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($25,460 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or TESC .
TESC vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or UArts? 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 UArts and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $23,300 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $34,500)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($10,750 vs. $27,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/