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Drew University Bloomfield College FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 50%Open | ||
| 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 applicable | ||
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Academics |
CSE | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $293 |
Diversity |
CSE | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| 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 Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 35 students)
CSE vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Shorter-CAPP?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 251.5% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.5% higher at CSE than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($32,900.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than CSE ($19,526 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 47.2% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($8,655 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 485.3% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($29,905 vs. $5,109)
CSE vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or CSE .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
CSE vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (58% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $3,800 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $3,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,418)
- CSE graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/