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Overview |
Caldwell University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 3,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $15,795 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $10,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 4,597 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 3,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1080/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Caldwell University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 2% |
Students |
Caldwell University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Fredonia is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (3,491 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or SUNY at Fredonia?
- Caldwell University is 408.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at Caldwell University than SUNY at Fredonia ($35,950.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Caldwell University ($15,795 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 5.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($13,399 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than SUNY at Fredonia (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 180.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($30,231 vs. $10,794)
Caldwell University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 81 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Caldwell University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $4,500 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,300)
- SUNY at Fredonia students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- SUNY at Fredonia graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/