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Overview |
CSE | Union College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
CSE | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | |||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSE | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 63% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Union College?
- Union College is 93.3% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.3% higher at Union College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($63,603.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Union College ($21,689 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 23.7% lower than costs at Union College ($12,744 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Union College (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 25.5% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($37,530 vs. $29,905)
CSE vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or CSE .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Union College (46.5%)
CSE vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Union 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 Union College and CSE.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (86% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $28,700 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/