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Drew University LHU Temple Bloomfield College Penn State VSU FDU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | Penn College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
CSE | Penn College | ||
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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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
CSE | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
CSE | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Penn College?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 112.9% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at CSE than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($32,900.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Penn College ($21,689 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 5.1% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($12,130 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 312.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($29,905 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or CSE .
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Penn College (3.05)
CSE vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Penn College? 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 Penn College and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $1,100 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/