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Drew University Bloomfield College FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | Clarks Summit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | BBC | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSE | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $182 |
Diversity |
CSE | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
CSE | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CSE | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 552 students)
CSE vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or BBC?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 10.8% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at CSE than Clarks Summit University ($32,900.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than CSE ($16,176 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 74.6% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($7,300 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 51.2% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($29,905 vs. $19,782)
CSE vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or CSE .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than BBC (65.2%)
CSE vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or BBC? 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 BBC and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Clarks Summit University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $11,700 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $7,312 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($17,688 vs. $25,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($182 vs. $258)
- More BBC 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/