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Overview |
TESC | VSU | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 92% |
Admission |
TESC | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TESC | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $305 |
Diversity |
TESC | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 52% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
TESC | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
TESC | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 4,648 students)
TESC vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or VSU?
- Thomas Edison State College is 33.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at VSU than Thomas Edison State College ($16,542.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 126.2% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($5,103 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Thomas Edison State College (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($11,498 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or TESC .
TESC vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC or VSU? 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 VSU and TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $21,100 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $36,700)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $18,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($10,750 vs. $29,500)
- TESC graduates are paying $194 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($111 vs. $305)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/