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Southern New Hampshire University Drew University Bloomfield College FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| Granite State College | College of Saint Elizabeth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSC | CSE | ||
| Location | Concord, NH | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | granite.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSC | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,880 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,828 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,850 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,318 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
GSC | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GSC | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSC | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,384 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $258 |
Diversity |
GSC | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
GSC | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GSC | CSE | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Granite State College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,425 students vs. 1,122 students)
GSC vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSC or CSE?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 336.6% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.5% higher at CSE than Granite State College ($32,900.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than CSE ($11,850 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 29.7% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($9,828 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Granite State College (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 462.3% larger than aid received Granite State College ($29,905 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, GSC or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or GSC .
GSC vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSC or CSE? 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 CSE and GSC.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Granite State College (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $9,000 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $10,616 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($14,384 vs. $25,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($148 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/