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Overview |
CSE | Allen University | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CSE | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSE | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $383 |
Diversity |
CSE | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
CSE | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Allen University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 657 students)
CSE vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Allen University?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 162.4% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.4% higher at CSE than Allen University ($32,900.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than CSE ($13,774 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 48.5% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($8,584 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Allen University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 165.4% larger than aid received Allen University ($29,905 vs. $11,268)
CSE vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or CSE .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Allen University (43.4%)
CSE vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Allen University? 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 Allen University and CSE.
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $21,200 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $24,300)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $12,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $37,119)
- CSE graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($258 vs. $383)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/