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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 1010/1320 | ||
| 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $266 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 2,028 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University is 153.5% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Caldwell University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($35,950.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Caldwell University ($19,700 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 23.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($13,399 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 200.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($30,231 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 56 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming UMass Dartmouth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth or Caldwell University? 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 Caldwell University and UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $2,200 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $10 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($25,750 vs. $25,760)
- Caldwell University and UMass Dartmouth graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($266 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/