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Overview |
CSE | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
CSE | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $348 |
Diversity |
CSE | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 32% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
CSE | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 39% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Virginia Union University?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 212.4% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.4% higher at CSE than Virginia Union University ($32,900.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than CSE ($21,057 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 37.2% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($9,286 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Virginia Union University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 247.9% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($29,905 vs. $8,597)
CSE vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or CSE .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Elizabeth (806) is 34 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Virginia Union University (58% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $12,200 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $33,300)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,750)
- CSE graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($258 vs. $348)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/