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Overview |
CSE | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
CSE | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSE | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
CSE | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Staten Island?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 374.7% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.1% higher at CSE than CUNY College of Staten Island ($32,900.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than CSE ($7,217 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 57.4% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($12,744 vs. $20,055)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth as CUNY College of Staten Island (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 271% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($29,905 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or CSE .
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
CSE vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $400 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $11,013 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($13,987 vs. $25,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/