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Overview |
CSE | AAC | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSE | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSE | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
CSE | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CSE | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 263 students)
CSE vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 7.6% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at AAC than College of Saint Elizabeth ($35,404.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than AAC ($21,689 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 21.4% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($10,500 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 68.3% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($29,905 vs. $17,764)
CSE vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 157 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or AAC? 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 AAC and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $15,100 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $30,400)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/