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Overview |
CSE | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| 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 | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSE | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
CSE | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Alvernia 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Alvernia University than College of Saint Elizabeth ($39,100.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Alvernia University ($21,689 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 10.1% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,744 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 16.1% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($29,905 vs. $25,757)
CSE vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 192 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Alvernia University (59%)
CSE vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Alvernia University (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $700 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,800)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/