- Both Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and William Paterson University of New Jersey are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- William Paterson University of New Jersey has more expensive tuition of $24,464 than TESU ($8,598).
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is larger with 9,070 students than TESU (8,248 students).
| Thomas Edison State University View More Rivals | William Paterson University of New Jersey View More Rivals | |
| #29 in New Jersey | Rankings | #12 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Trenton, NJ | Location | Wayne, NJ |
TESU| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| 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 | $15,150 New Jersey residents $24,464 out-of-state |
| $12,150 | Graduate | $16,408 New Jersey residents $23,410 out-of-state |
| $2,520 | Financial Aid | $7,535 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 92.39% | |
| Yield | 17.96% | |
| Test Scores | 1,150 SAT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,248 | Total Students | 9,070 |
| 7,358 | Undergraduate | 6,604 |
| 890 | Graduate | 2,466 |
| 8,172 | Online Enrollment | 3,400 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 25% | |
| Retention Rate | 71% | |
| $57,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) $8,420 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,740 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculties | 377 Full-time 631 Part-time | |
| 283 Full-time 26 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,096 Full-time 787 Part-time |
| Average Salary | $106,767 for Faculties $80,044 Part-time | |