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Overview |
Caldwell University | EC | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 4% |
Students |
Caldwell University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 657 students)
Caldwell University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or EC?
- Caldwell University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Caldwell University than Elmira College ($35,950.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than EC ($20,612 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 0.1% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($13,388 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Elmira College ($30,231 vs. $27,091)
Caldwell University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Caldwell University .
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or EC? 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 EC and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Caldwell University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $800 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,000)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More EC 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/