- Both Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and Rutgers University-Newark (Rutgers-Newark) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Rutgers-Newark has more expensive tuition of $35,348 than TESU ($8,598).
- Rutgers-Newark is larger with 11,017 students than TESU (8,248 students).
| Thomas Edison State University View More Rivals | Rutgers University-Newark View More Rivals | |
| #29 in New Jersey | Rankings | #134 in National Universities #15 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Trenton, NJ | Location | Newark, NJ |
TESU| Known as | Rutgers-Newark | |
| Offered Degrees | 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 (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,638 New Jersey residents $8,598 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,586 New Jersey residents $35,348 out-of-state |
| $12,150 | Graduate | $22,329 New Jersey residents $36,225 out-of-state |
| $2,520 | Financial Aid | $12,525 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 64.24% | |
| Yield | 15.35% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 8,248 | Total Students | 11,017 |
| 7,358 | Undergraduate | 7,511 |
| 890 | Graduate | 3,506 |
| 8,172 | Online Enrollment | 946 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| Retention Rate | 82% | |
| $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: 2,453) $9,095 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Number of Faculties | 587 Full-time 303 Part-time | |
| 283 Full-time 26 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,618 Full-time 342 Part-time |
| Average Salary | $130,426 for Faculties $75,799 Part-time | |