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Overview |
CSE | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CSE | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSE | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
CSE | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
CSE | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nazareth College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Nazareth College?
- Nazareth College is 13.5% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Nazareth College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($37,330.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Nazareth College ($21,689 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 19.2% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($12,744 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Nazareth College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 32.2% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($29,905 vs. $22,625)
CSE vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or CSE .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and CSE.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $600 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,900)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,501)
- CSE graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/