N.J. Governor Wants to Merge Thomas Edison Into Rutgers

[Merlin]

There is also a possibility that joining Rutgers would have changed the big3 to big2, and in that sense, I'm grateful to those that wanted to keep the integrity of what TESU is.

That was basically my point as well. If TESC had merged with Rutgers, they would likely have been forced to reduce the number of transfer credits they accept toward a degree and I suspect there would have been limits added to the type of alt. credits they accept. Such changes would have removed them from the big 3 at the least and made them a much less desirable destination for adult learners.