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Overview |
CSE | City Tech | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 13,087 | ||
| 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 | City Tech | ||
| 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 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
CSE | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17.4% | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSE | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $109 |
Diversity |
CSE | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSE | City Tech | ||
| 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 New York City College of Technology is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or City Tech?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 374.7% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.1% higher at CSE than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($32,900.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than CSE ($6,406 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 New York City College of Technology ($12,744 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth as CUNY New York City College of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 239.9% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($29,905 vs. $8,797)
CSE vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or CSE .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or City Tech? 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 City Tech and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (58% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $2,500 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,387 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($109 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/