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Overview |
CSE | MCNY | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | mcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | MCNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $19,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $19,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $22,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $12,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | MCNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 113 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 74 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 41.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | MCNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | MCNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $356 |
Diversity |
CSE | MCNY | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
CSE | MCNY | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CSE | MCNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 632 students)
CSE vs. MCNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or MCNY?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 70.1% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at CSE than Metropolitan College of New York ($32,900.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than MCNY ($21,689 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 13.8% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($11,200 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 132.3% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($29,905 vs. $12,873)
CSE vs. MCNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or MCNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNY or CSE .
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 1.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than MCNY (65.5%)
CSE vs. MCNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or MCNY? 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 MCNY and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (58% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $5,000 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $40,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($25,000 vs. $34,500)
- CSE graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($258 vs. $356)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/