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Overview |
CSE | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSE | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $327 |
Diversity |
CSE | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alverno College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Alverno College?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at CSE than Alverno College ($32,900.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than CSE ($18,097 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 47.8% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($8,620 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 20.4% larger than aid received Alverno College ($29,905 vs. $24,833)
CSE vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Alverno College (910) is 104 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Alverno College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Alverno College? 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 Alverno College and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Alverno College (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $6,400 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,100)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $6,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,693)
- CSE graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($258 vs. $327)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/