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Overview |
TESC | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 64% |
Admission |
TESC | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
TESC | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $240 |
Diversity |
TESC | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
TESC | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 19% | ||
Campus |
TESC | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than TESC based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 8,248 students)
TESC vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 2.9% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at UW-La Crosse than Thomas Edison State College ($16,404.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 36% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($5,103 vs. $6,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Thomas Edison State College (64% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin La Crosse students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($3,395 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or TESC .
TESC vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $8,300 more per year than UW-La Crosse graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $49,500)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($10,750 vs. $23,250)
- TESC graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($111 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/