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Drew University Bloomfield College UArts FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University Temple| College of Saint Elizabeth | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | PAFA | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,009 | 141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
CSE | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,886 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,886 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,126 | $18,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,412 | $45,518 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,755 | $18,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,777 | 192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,372 | 168 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSE | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
CSE | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
CSE | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CSE | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,009 students vs. 141 students)
CSE vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 26.9% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $33,886.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at PAFA than College of Saint Elizabeth ($43,000.00 vs. $33,886.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than PAFA ($18,412 vs. $45,518)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 42.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($13,126 vs. $18,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 77.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($33,755 vs. $18,987)
CSE vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or CSE .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than CSE (77.2%)
CSE vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or PAFA? 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 PAFA and CSE.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (73% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $23,500 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $22,000)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- CSE graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/