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Overview |
CSE | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
CSE | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSE | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $443 |
Diversity |
CSE | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Benedict 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
- Benedict College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Benedict College?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 125.3% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.3% higher at CSE than Benedict College ($32,900.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than CSE ($17,845 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 93.1% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($6,600 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Benedict College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 147.3% larger than aid received Benedict College ($29,905 vs. $12,093)
CSE vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or CSE .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
CSE vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Benedict 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 Benedict College and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Benedict College (58% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $20,500 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $25,000)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $17,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $42,898)
- CSE graduates are paying $185 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($258 vs. $443)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College 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/