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Drew University Bloomfield College Monroe College-Main Campus FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | Plaza College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
CSE | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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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 | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $143 |
Diversity |
CSE | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 807 students)
CSE vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Plaza College?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 153.1% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.1% higher at CSE than Plaza College ($32,900.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than CSE ($17,178 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 82.1% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($7,000 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Plaza College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 338.4% larger than aid received Plaza College ($29,905 vs. $6,822)
CSE vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or CSE .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Plaza College (30%)
CSE vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Plaza 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 Plaza College and CSE.
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $18,200 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $11,085 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($13,915 vs. $25,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($143 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/