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Drew University Bloomfield College FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
CSE | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 51% | ||
Campus |
CSE | FWBBC | ||
| 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
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 394 students)
CSE vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or FWBBC?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 63.1% more expensive to attend than FWBBC for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at CSE than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($32,900.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than CSE ($18,966 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 56% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($8,170 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 117.7% larger than aid received Free Will Baptist Bible College ($29,905 vs. $13,736)
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or CSE .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at CSE (3.12)
CSE vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Free Will Baptist Bible College (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $14,000 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $2,730 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($22,270 vs. $25,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/