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Overview |
CSE | CU | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
CSE | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $224 |
Diversity |
CSE | CU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 16% |
Students |
CSE | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CSE | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or CU?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 30.6% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at CSE than Cumberland University ($32,900.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than CSE ($18,528 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 41.8% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($8,990 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 35% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($29,905 vs. $22,145)
CSE vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 183 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than CU (66.2%)
CSE vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or CU? 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 CU and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Cumberland University (58% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $5,600 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $3,271 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($21,729 vs. $25,000)
- CU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/