- Both Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and Montclair State University (Montclair State) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Montclair State has more expensive tuition of $24,126 than TESU ($8,598).
- Montclair State is larger with 21,784 students than TESU (8,248 students).
| Thomas Edison State University View More Rivals | Montclair State University View More Rivals | |
| #29 in New Jersey | Rankings | #180 in National Universities #8 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Trenton, NJ | Location | Montclair, NJ |
TESU| Known as | Montclair State | |
| Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,638 New Jersey residents $8,598 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $14,766 New Jersey residents $24,126 out-of-state |
| $12,150 | Graduate | $14,285 New Jersey residents $15,137 out-of-state |
| $2,520 | Financial Aid | $10,945 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 70.66% | |
| Yield | 31.90% | |
| Test Scores | 1,080 SAT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,248 | Total Students | 21,784 |
| 7,358 | Undergraduate | 17,290 |
| 890 | Graduate | 4,494 |
| 8,172 | Online Enrollment | 2,223 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 22% | |
| Retention Rate | 81% | |
| $57,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,079) $11,000 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Number of Faculties | 619 Full-time 1,072 Part-time | |
| 283 Full-time 26 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,844 Full-time 1,257 Part-time |
| Average Salary | $100,742 for Faculties $82,882 Part-time | |