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Overview |
CSE | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSE | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
CSE | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CSE | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or La Salle University?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 0.8% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at CSE than La Salle University ($32,900.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than CSE ($17,552 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 14.2% lower than costs at La Salle University ($12,744 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 3% larger than aid received La Salle University ($29,905 vs. $29,025)
CSE vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or CSE .
- The average SAT score at La Salle University (990) is 184 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at CSE (3.12)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or La Salle 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 La Salle University and CSE.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $12,800 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/