- Both Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and New Jersey City University are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- New Jersey City University has more expensive tuition of $24,888 than TESU ($8,598).
- TESU is larger with 8,248 students than New Jersey City University (6,539 students).
| Thomas Edison State University View More Rivals | New Jersey City University View More Rivals | |
| #29 in New Jersey | Rankings | #26 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Trenton, NJ | Location | Jersey City, NJ |
TESU| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,638 New Jersey residents $8,598 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,971 New Jersey residents $24,888 out-of-state |
| $12,150 | Graduate | $14,854 New Jersey residents $23,635 out-of-state |
| $2,520 | Financial Aid | $11,445 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $55 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 91.85% | |
| Yield | 24.63% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 8,248 | Total Students | 6,539 |
| 7,358 | Undergraduate | 4,895 |
| 890 | Graduate | 1,644 |
| 8,172 | Online Enrollment | 1,841 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| Retention Rate | 73% | |
| $57,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 624) $10,985 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculties | 240 Full-time 468 Part-time | |
| 283 Full-time 26 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 848 Full-time 473 Part-time |
| Average Salary | $103,213 for Faculties $79,507 Part-time | |