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Overview |
Caldwell University | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | |||
| 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 | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $214 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 18% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Caldwell University is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 320 students)
Caldwell University vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Goddard College?
- Caldwell University is 97.4% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.4% higher at Caldwell University than Goddard College ($35,950.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Caldwell University ($17,931 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 538% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($2,100 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Goddard College (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 202.2% larger than aid received Goddard College ($30,231 vs. $10,002)
Caldwell University vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Caldwell University .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Goddard College? 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 Goddard College and Caldwell University.
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($20,750 vs. $25,750)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($214 vs. $266)
- More Goddard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/