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Overview |
CSE | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
CSE | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.6 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CSE | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $392 |
Diversity |
CSE | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 39% |
Students |
CSE | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 1,067 students)
CSE vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Shaw University?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 178.6% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.6% higher at CSE than Shaw University ($32,900.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than CSE ($14,204 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 49.7% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($8,514 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Shaw University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 92.3% larger than aid received Shaw University ($29,905 vs. $15,548)
CSE vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or CSE .
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Shaw University (61%)
CSE vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Shaw University? 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 Shaw University and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Shaw University (58% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $16,500 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $29,000)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $38,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($258 vs. $392)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/