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City Tech Drew University York Lehman Brooklyn College Bloomfield College SFC John Jay Queens College FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | Medgar | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 3,640 | ||
| 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 | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
CSE | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSE | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $93 |
Diversity |
CSE | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Medgar | ||
| 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 Medgar Evers College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Medgar ?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 374.7% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.1% higher at CSE than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($32,900.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than CSE ($8,250 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 40.6% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($12,744 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than CUNY Medgar Evers College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 253.2% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($29,905 vs. $8,467)
CSE vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or CSE .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $7,100 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $15,967 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($9,033 vs. $25,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($93 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/