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Overview |
Caldwell University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $277 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Penn State Berks?
- Caldwell University is 133.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Caldwell University than Penn State Berks ($35,950.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Penn State Berks ($20,612 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 7% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($13,399 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Penn State Berks (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 254.5% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($30,231 vs. $8,528)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Berks (978) is 9 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Penn State Berks students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Penn State Berks (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $8,500 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/