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Overview |
Coe College | CSE | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Coe College | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $258 |
Diversity |
Coe College | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Coe College | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | CSE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coe College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 1,122 students)
Coe College vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or CSE?
- Coe College is 52.9% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Coe College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($50,314.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than CSE ($21,237 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 16.7% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($10,920 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 44.3% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($43,143 vs. $29,905)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 320 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CSE (3.12)
Coe College vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or CSE? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSE and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (69% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $2,600 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $3,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,105)
- CSE graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($258 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/