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Overview |
Caldwell University | CHC | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Caldwell University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $273 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 5% |
Students |
Caldwell University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | CHC | ||
| 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
- Caldwell University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 1,420 students)
Caldwell University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at CHC than Caldwell University ($38,950.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than CHC ($20,612 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 11.7% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($12,000 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Chestnut Hill College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 3.2% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($30,231 vs. $29,288)
Caldwell University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Caldwell University (969) is 3 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Caldwell University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or CHC? 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 CHC and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $1,500 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,300)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $731 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,481)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($266 vs. $273)
- More Caldwell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/