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Overview |
Caldwell University | HSU | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Caldwell University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | HSU | ||
| 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 1,765 students)
Caldwell University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or HSU?
- Caldwell University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Caldwell University than Hardin Simmons University ($35,950.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than HSU ($20,612 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 34.3% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($9,980 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 33.2% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($30,231 vs. $22,695)
Caldwell University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 61 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or HSU? 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 HSU and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $200 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,600)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $239 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $25,989)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More HSU 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/