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Overview |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 13% |
Students |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or SU?
- Caldwell University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Caldwell University than Shenandoah University ($35,950.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than SU ($20,612 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 19.3% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($11,230 vs. $13,399)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($30,231 vs. $23,467)
Caldwell University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 36 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or SU? 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 SU and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Shenandoah University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,800)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- SU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More SU 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/