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Overview |
Caldwell University | FDU | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 7% |
Students |
Caldwell University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or FDU?
- Caldwell University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Caldwell University than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($35,950.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than FDU ($20,612 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 16.3% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($13,399 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($30,231 vs. $28,436)
Caldwell University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 65 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming FDU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or FDU? 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 FDU and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $6,100 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/