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Drew University Bloomfield College FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | Union Institute & University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | Union | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | myunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $16,841 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $16,841 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $28,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $3,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
CSE | Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
CSE | Union | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
CSE | Union | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 73% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Union | ||
| 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 Union based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 787 students)
CSE vs. Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Union?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 95.4% more expensive to attend than Union for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.4% higher at CSE than Union Institute & University ($32,900.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Union ($21,689 vs. $28,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union Institute & University are 10.7% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($11,508 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union Institute & University than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 829.6% larger than aid received Union Institute & University ($29,905 vs. $3,217)
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union or CSE .
CSE vs. Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Union? 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 Union and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Union Institute & University (58% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Union Institute & University earn on average $5,900 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $45,500)
- Union Institute & University students graduate with a $6,505 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($18,495 vs. $25,000)
- Union graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/