- Both Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- TCNJ has more expensive tuition of $24,568 than TESU ($8,598).
- TESU is larger with 8,248 students than TCNJ (7,629 students).
| Thomas Edison State University View More Rivals | The College of New Jersey View More Rivals | |
| #29 in New Jersey | Rankings | #3 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Trenton, NJ | Location | Ewing, NJ |
TESU| Known as | TCNJ | |
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | |
| 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 | $18,685 New Jersey residents $24,568 out-of-state |
| $12,150 | Graduate | $15,624 New Jersey residents $17,643 out-of-state |
| $2,520 | Financial Aid | $10,511 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 47.53% | |
| Yield | 25.15% | |
| Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,248 | Total Students | 7,629 |
| 7,358 | Undergraduate | 7,039 |
| 890 | Graduate | 590 |
| 8,172 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% | |
| Retention Rate | 90% | |
| $57,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $64,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,400) $9,949 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,195 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Number of Faculties | 375 Full-time 471 Part-time | |
| 283 Full-time 26 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,145 Full-time 511 Part-time |
| Average Salary | $99,827 for Faculties $78,353 Part-time | |