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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Drew University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Bloomfield College| College of Saint Elizabeth | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | JCSU | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
CSE | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSE | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $331 |
Diversity |
CSE | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
CSE | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 41% | ||
Campus |
CSE | JCSU | ||
| 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
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 1,093 students)
CSE vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or JCSU?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 88.3% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.3% higher at CSE than Johnson C Smith University ($32,900.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than CSE ($20,045 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 79.5% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($7,100 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 131.6% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($29,905 vs. $12,911)
CSE vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or CSE .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Elizabeth (806) is 10 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
CSE vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or JCSU? 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 JCSU and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Johnson C Smith University (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $15,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $30,300)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,050)
- CSE graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/