by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a CSE degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how CSE measures up.
CSE is ranked #1,581 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New Jersey, it ranks #31 of 59 for value.
These CSE majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Administration | #319 of 638 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #332 of 678 |
| Registered Nursing | #428 of 966 |
| Nursing | #428 of 966 |
| Psychology | #477 of 1,068 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #534 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #547 of 1,251 |
| Health Professions | #548 of 1,275 |
Read the full CSE value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Saint Elizabeth University is ranked #19 out of #32 in New Jersey for quality and #31 out of #59 for New Jersey value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the CSE financial aid page to be sure.
Saint Elizabeth University is ranked #1,581 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Saint Elizabeth University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at CSE costs about $25,831. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $103,324 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $53,192 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $23,125 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,831 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $103,324 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the CSE net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a CSE degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $212,768 | — | — |
| All Students | $103,324 | #1,581 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $92,500 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $212,768 | — | — |
| All Students | $103,324 | #31 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $92,500 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at CSE shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13,266 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,439 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,594 |
| $75K–$110K | $23,648 |
| Over $110K | $30,149 |
About 91% of CSE undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,641 per year. Get more details on the CSE financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average CSE cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.