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Overview |
CSE | UArts | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 20.9% | ||
| 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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSE | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
CSE | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 66% | ||
Campus |
CSE | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of the Arts is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,313 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 54.9% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at UArts than College of Saint Elizabeth ($50,950.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than UArts ($21,689 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 40.9% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($12,744 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 17.5% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($29,905 vs. $25,460)
CSE vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or CSE .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 239 points higher than at CSE (806)
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or UArts? 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 UArts and CSE.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $11,000 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $34,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/