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Overview |
CSE | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
CSE | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSE | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
CSE | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
CSE | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 63% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 87.7% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.7% higher at Gettysburg College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($61,760.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Gettysburg College ($21,689 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 17.2% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($12,744 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Gettysburg College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 44.6% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($43,239 vs. $29,905)
CSE vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or CSE .
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
CSE vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and CSE.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $15,400 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $45,500)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/