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Overview |
CSE | Villa | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CSE | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSE | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
CSE | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Villa | ||
| 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 Villa based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 465 students)
CSE vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Villa?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at CSE than Villa Maria College ($32,900.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than CSE ($14,576 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 47.8% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($8,620 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Villa Maria College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 70.3% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($29,905 vs. $17,558)
CSE vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or CSE .
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Villa? 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 Villa and CSE.
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $17,600 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/