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Staten Island Drew University Ithaca College Marist College Bloomfield College Pace University-New York FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | Wagner College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSE | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $272 |
Diversity |
CSE | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
CSE | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Wagner College | ||
| 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
- Wagner College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,949 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 50.3% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Wagner College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($49,460.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Wagner College ($21,689 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 19.9% lower than costs at Wagner College ($12,744 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 15.3% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($34,485 vs. $29,905)
CSE vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or CSE .
- Accepted freshman Wagner 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 Wagner College (68.5%)
CSE vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Wagner 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 Wagner College and CSE.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $18,600 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,379)
- CSE graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($258 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/