- Both Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and Rutgers University-New Brunswick (Rutgers) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Rutgers has more expensive tuition of $36,001 than TESU ($8,598).
- Rutgers is larger with 50,637 students than TESU (8,248 students).
| Thomas Edison State University View More Rivals | Rutgers University-New Brunswick View More Rivals | |
| #29 in New Jersey | Rankings | #53 in National Universities #2 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Trenton, NJ | Location | New Brunswick, NJ |
TESU| Known as | Rutgers | |
| Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,638 New Jersey residents $8,598 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $17,239 New Jersey residents $36,001 out-of-state |
| $12,150 | Graduate | $22,348 New Jersey residents $36,244 out-of-state |
| $2,520 | Financial Aid | $11,439 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 57.80% | |
| Yield | 28.25% | |
| Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,248 | Total Students | 50,637 |
| 7,358 | Undergraduate | 36,344 |
| 890 | Graduate | 14,293 |
| 8,172 | Online Enrollment | 3,758 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% | |
| Retention Rate | 92% | |
| $57,300 | Average 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 Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,838) $8,415 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 | 3,456 Full-time 2,067 Part-time | |
| 283 Full-time 26 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 16,529 Full-time 2,815 Part-time |
| Average Salary | $115,312 for Faculties $75,250 Part-time | |