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Overview |
CSE | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
CSE | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $332 |
Diversity |
CSE | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Claflin 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
- Claflin University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Claflin University?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 99.7% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at CSE than Claflin University ($32,900.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than CSE ($19,951 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 34.4% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($9,480 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 118.2% larger than aid received Claflin University ($29,905 vs. $13,707)
CSE vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Claflin University (815) is 9 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Claflin 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 Claflin University and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Claflin University (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $14,800 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $30,700)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,184)
- CSE graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/