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Overview |
TESC | UWO | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 87% |
Admission |
TESC | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
TESC | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $245 |
Diversity |
TESC | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
TESC | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
TESC | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than TESC based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 8,248 students)
TESC vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or UWO?
- Thomas Edison State College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at UWO than Thomas Edison State College ($13,995.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 74.3% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($5,103 vs. $8,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Thomas Edison State College (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($4,450 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or TESC .
TESC vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or UWO? 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 UWO and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $13,700 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $44,100)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $12,998 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($10,750 vs. $23,748)
- TESC graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($111 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/