Thomas Edison State University (TESU) vs. Rutgers University-Camden (Rutgers-Camden)

Compare two schools with tuition, admission, test scores, and more academic characteristics.

  • Both Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and Rutgers University-Camden (Rutgers-Camden) are public.
  • Both schools are located in New Jersey.
  • Rutgers-Camden has more expensive tuition of $35,841 than TESU ($8,598).
  • TESU is larger with 8,248 students than Rutgers-Camden (5,966 students).
Thomas Edison State University
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#29 in New Jersey
Rankings#17 in New Jersey
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Trenton, NJLocationCamden, NJ
TESUKnown asRutgers-Camden
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (medium programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$6,638 New Jersey residents
$8,598 out-of-state
Undergraduate$17,079 New Jersey residents
$35,841 out-of-state
$12,150Graduate$22,528 New Jersey residents
$35,368 out-of-state
$2,520Financial Aid$13,165
Admission
Application Fee$70 undergraduate
$70 graduate
Acceptance Rate69.33%
Yield9.64%
Test Scores1,160 SAT, 28 ACT
Student Population
8,248Total Students5,966
7,358Undergraduate4,185
890Graduate1,781
8,172Online Enrollment1,256
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
Graduation Rate64%
Transfer-out Rate15%
Retention Rate79%
$57,300Average Earning after Graduation$68,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 832)
$9,323 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Number of Faculties310 Full-time
328 Part-time
283 Full-time
26 Part-time
Number of Staffs893 Full-time
363 Part-time
Average Salary$113,373 for Faculties
$72,193 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023