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Overview |
CSE | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | |||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
CSE | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 22% |
Students |
CSE | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CSE | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or University of Charleston?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 4.8% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at CSE than University of Charleston ($32,900.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than CSE ($21,308 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 24.9% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($10,200 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 33.4% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($29,905 vs. $22,422)
CSE vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or CSE .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 188 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
CSE vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than University of Charleston (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $300 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/