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Overview |
CSE | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.42 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSE | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
CSE | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
CSE | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 28% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at CSE than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($32,900.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than CSE ($10,022 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 39.3% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($9,150 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 26.8% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($29,905 vs. $23,589)
CSE vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or CSE .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (58% vs. 9%)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- CSE graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/