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Thomas Edison State vs University of Michigan-Dearborn

Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.

At a glance

  • Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Thomas Edison State: $69,331, against $59,649 at University of Michigan-Dearborn.
  • Median debt is lower at Thomas Edison State: $12,500, against $22,500 at University of Michigan-Dearborn.
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Trenton, NJ
Dearborn, MI
Setting
City
City
Students
7,587
8,035
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
56%
Average SAT
1115
ACT middle 50%
24–28
Graduation rate
58%
First-year retention
82%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$9,492
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$7,211
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$6,284
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$7,997
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$13,630
Net price, over $110,000 income
$17,529
Median debt
$12,500
$22,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$69,331
$59,649

The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.

Thomas Edison State University · University of Michigan-Dearborn

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