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Overview |
CSE | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
CSE | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSE | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSE | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
CSE | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Carlow 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
- Carlow University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Carlow University?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at CSE than Carlow University ($32,900.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than CSE ($17,437 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 2.1% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,744 vs. $13,014)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth as Carlow University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 11.9% larger than aid received Carlow University ($29,905 vs. $26,713)
CSE vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 166 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Carlow 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 Carlow University and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Carlow University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $3,600 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $41,900)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/