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Temple Drew University Bloomfield College FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | CW | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSE | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $247 |
Diversity |
CSE | CW | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
CSE | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSE | CW | ||
| 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 CW based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 828 students)
CSE vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or CW?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 48.8% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at CSE than The College of Westchester ($32,900.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than CSE ($10,891 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 33.9% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($9,520 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 61.1% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($29,905 vs. $18,559)
CSE vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or CSE .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or CW? 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 CW and CSE.
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $5,700 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $1,106 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($23,894 vs. $25,000)
- CW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/